Almost half of Europeans are against Turkey joining the EU, according to a new survey published Friday (28 July).
The eurobarometer survey indicates that while 39 percent of European citizens are in favour of Turkey joining the EU, 48 percent are against the idea.
There were wide discrepancies between member states with Austrians being the most hostile about Turks joining (81%), according to AFP.
They were followed in their opposition by the Germans and Luxembourgers at 69 p...
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