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Old 19-01-2019, 10:25   #6641
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Re: Brexit

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Originally Posted by nomadking View Post
If Turkey isn't going to join the EU, why has the EU given them over 9 billion Euros plus other billions as part of preparations for it? Turkey has pushed for visa-free travel. That is freedom of movement in all but name.
EU Auditors report,

Another €6bn to Turkey.

Then there's the likes of Ukraine being lined up.
I have no idea why the EU are giving Turkey money, but given their 2018 decision on the death penalty, they have ruled out complying with the ECJ, which is a prerequisite of EU membership.
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