The Council's statement on enlargement and the accession process is now out. You can access and download the original document here. Reuters summarizes the gist of the statement, which expresses 'deep regret' that Turkey is not living up to the so-called Additional Protocol (which would have Turkey opens its ports to ships flying the Cypriot flag), 'welcomes' the recent constitutional reform as an 'important step in the right direction,' but notes that 'further progress is needed.' The Council
encourages Turkey to further improve the observance of fundamental rights and freedoms in law and in practice.
The statement also suggests that the opening up of the competition chapter can be achieved early next year.
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