Tag Archives: Turkey

Erdoğan accuses French MP of being French

Posted on 16 April 2011 by craigjameswilly

When asked by French MP Muriel Marland-Militello about freedom of religion in Turkey, the Turkish Prime Minister responded that “I believe this friend is French? She is also ‘French’ to Turkey.” Being “French” about something is a colloquial Turkish expression … Continue reading →

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Cohn-Bendit on Turkey

Posted on 25 November 2010 by craigjameswilly

I can’t resist showing this video from Euronews (therefore available in 8 languages) opening with the European Parliament’s Green leader Daniel-Cohn Bendit attempting to engage Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan. The one eager and seemingly trying to impress, the other, massive and unfazed. Most … Continue reading →

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So When Will the Turks Destroy Germany?

Posted on 20 October 2010 by craigjameswilly

Find out in my first article on long-term trends over at Future Challenges.

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Turkey to Europe: Choose Already

Posted on 4 October 2010 by craigjameswilly

Egemen Bağış, Turkey’s chief negotiator with the EU, has recently floated the idea of referenda in EU members on whether or not his country should join. I am not sure exactly what he thinks he can accomplish with this. It is … Continue reading →

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