The Irish No-vote will have negative ramifications for Croatia’s EU hopes. Sarkozy has said that without agreement on the Lisbon treaty, it is inconceivable that enlargement negotiations will move forward. Merkel has thrown her support behind Sarkozy.
Bad news for Turkey? Sort of. Even before the downfall of the Lisbon Treaty, Turkey knew that membership in the EU would not occur for at least 5-10 years. That said, Turkey will have to wait in line for membership behind Croatia. The longer it takes Croatia, the longer it will take Turkey.
For more, check out this article in Zaman.
October 30, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Well, I am not sure wether it is right: “The longer it will take Croatia the longer it will take Turkey”. I think the criterions have to be fullfild. But I do not see any reason why an asiatic country should join the EU! Maybe Zambia will join is well? or Uruguay?