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The glorious legacy of Turkey has substantially impacted the dynamics and the identity of the Mediterranean region.
The country’s rich archeological, religious and cultural heritage flourished even thanks to its strategic geopolitical position, which has rendered the former Ottoman Empire the pivotal bridge between the Middle East and the Western Hemisphere. However, on the flip side of the coin, it is evident that, still nowadays, the process of Turkey’s accession to the EU represents one of the most thorny issues and irresolvable challenges of the nation. Ending the accession negotiations would not solve the existing problems, but it would risk further alienating Turkey from the West and leading to more confrontation. It would be less risky for the EU to keep the accession process alive, at least until the next Turkish elections in 2023, when there could be a change of government.
The glorious legacy of Turkey has substantially impacted the dynamics and the identity of the Mediterranean region.
The country’s rich archeological, religious and cultural heritage flourished even thanks to its strategic geopolitical position, which has rendered the former Ottoman Empire the pivotal bridge between the Middle East and the Western Hemisphere. However, on the flip side of the coin, it is evident that, still nowadays, the process of Turkey’s accession to the EU represents one of the most thorny issues and irresolvable challenges of the nation. Ending the accession negotiations would not solve the existing problems, but it would risk further alienating Turkey from the West and leading to more confrontation. It would be less risky for the EU to keep the accession process alive, at least until the next Turkish elections in 2023, when there could be a change of government.
Corso Concluso: Yes