Turkey is currently negotiating membership with the [[European Union]]. This has been met with harsh opposition<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2420697.stm</ref>. Various reasons for this opposition include: | Turkey is currently negotiating membership with the [[European Union]]. This has been met with harsh opposition<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2420697.stm</ref>. Various reasons for this opposition include: |