Wednesday, November 14, 2007


Bis Metrowic drawing from Keine Zeitung shown in Helsingin Sanomat
an excerpt from Krista's entry at The European Union tribe (www.tribe.net)
Some of the Pro's for Turkey joining the EU
-Europe has an aging population so Turkey could bring in a young workforce which would benefit Europe and bring new skills into the EU. -The Turkish market and geological advantages could give a big opportunity to Europe with ties to trades/sales in the Middle east and Asian markets. -Security such as the military force. To be allied with a peaceful ("secular") Muslim country could be an advantage when it comes to dealing with negative Muslim groups.
Some of the Con's of Turkey joining the EU
-Turkey could become the Trojan horse of the USA in Europe -Turkish economy will need more help to be on the same level as the other EU countries so the EU will have to pay the balance. -Turkish labor forces are not always welcome in other countries because of the competition or the citizens of the other countries already have the advantage. -EU countries in general have Christian values so to bring Muslim values in could possibly lead to some conflicts. -Eastern Turkish culture could look negative on the Western (European) culture.
These are some Pros and Cons for how Turkey could benefit from the EU.
Pro's
-Turkey will have a secure and large market for her own labor force. -More stable government because of the strict EU regulations. -It could bring in more European contriubuters and open the door to more investments in the Turkish market.
Con's
-Losing "her" own freedom of self-government (cultural, social, political, etc) -EU is not willing to accept Turkish labor soon (before 2020-2025) so Turkey would be giving their advantages before getting any.