Opinions on Turkey joining the European Union.?

I don't see any problem in Turkey joing EU, as long as some issues are solved before that. (Some disputes with Greece or Cyprus and some other criteria that EU orders). However dont assume that EU is a dream place or something, life with Euro currency is very expensive, all prices are doubled, tripled. Imagine something that costs 2 liras (1 euro ) in Turkey , with the Euro they will change the price 2 liras - 2 euro most people will not understand the difference but you can see that this product is doubled !lol Same as happened in Greece and other countries. I dont think that Muslim religion is a problem since there are tons of Muslims in EU already. But yes , its essential for every country to keep its uniqueness, us Europeans have become apathetic and quite snobbish, not caring for others, not even for our own home neighbor. I just hope Turks wont lose this excellent hospitality they currently have. x

The real question should be like opinions on European union joining Turkey.EU sucks lol

How the hell is Turkey even close to Europe?? we dont want them they can stay right where they are

Hang on a second now..first of all Turkey is NOT an islamic country.You should have known that by now.Second, it is obvious that Europe will win in the long run if they accept Turkey into EU without laying down some sort of useless,worthless,illogical obligations on the table.If you ask my opinion then I would say that Turkey should never join the EU because it is so obvious that the EU is sinking and has lost so much by letting in some poor,undeveloped eastern European countries instead of letting Turkey in due to some illogical circumstances.

It would benefit all parties if Turkey joined EU. But the attitudes of some Eurocrats and some citizens (see the top answer) are really hurtful. It gives the image of a racist Europe. It seems the free roaming of Turkish people as well as Turkish goods is being solved within EU circles right now. Step by step approach has a better chance of success. PS. Moon light is a non-Turk troll bent on putting Turks under an infavorable light.

It makes me want to throw up. 1) Turkey is not part of Europe 2) Turkey's history is not even remotely European 3) It will escalate terrorism in Western Europe by probably 500%. 4) It will become the most populous European country with 100 million people. Do you want 100 million turks walking right into your country? Yet another "genius" plan by the clown Hussein Obama. EDIT: Totally Blunt- We don't want Turkey because IT'S NOT PART OF EUROPE!!!! Not because we're racists.... Should we asked China and Argentina to join the EU too, genius?

Turkey is not a European country so why is it even being considered?

well part of turkey is in Europe because part of istanbul is in europe, making it in europe

I wonder why it's always the Greeks that like questioning the fact. Ottoman Empire once had the same qualities with Europe (before all of you so-called European liberals start complaining, I should remark that I don't mean the same qualities with Europe as culture) but now lays in its place one of the strongest, most tolerant and most secular nations, Republic of Turkiye. Who needs Europe? A bunch of so-called liberals that are ruled by American influence, only beneficial to the poor Eastern European countries that are so much gratified for being called a European country that they find in themselves the courage to insult the country whose origins once ruled them! And I just laughed when I saw Leos N's response to Totally Blunt, telling her that he's not being racist. 3) It will escalate terrorism in Western Europe by probably 500%. If this is not racism, then what is? How can you judge a nation and its people so ignorantly like this, that I don't understand. But you know what? I really do see your point in saying so, considering the fact that IRA now has the highest rates in your Western Europe.