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Turkey is trying to take advantage of the refugee crises for personal gains

08 March 2016

In light of the ongoing debates between the EU leaders and Turkey directed towards trying to solve the ongoing migrant crises, EFD Senior Policy Advisor Dr. Murat Seyrek is skeptical about the implementation of two points of the proposed deal.  Turkey is requesting visa-free travels for its citizens within the Schengen area by the summer, but how will 28 States make a unanimous decision by then?  Dr. Seyrek also expresses his concerns regarding the proposition of opening five negotiation chapters in the debate of EU membership for Turkey. He is nonetheless sure that a deal will be reached within ten days, as the EU needs a solution urgently for the migrant crises.

This article is in Turkish and can be viewed here