EU postpones vote on Turkey
The European Parliament today postponed its vote on the ratification of Turkey’s customs union with the European Union following opposition from conservative politicians.
The Parliament voted 311-285 to postpone the vote because of Ankara’s refusal to recognise Cyprus.
Sixty-five MEPs abstained. The delay of the vote will have no effect on the starting date for Turkey’s accession negotiations with the EU, scheduled for October 3.
