Describe the arguments made for and against Turkey's admission to the European Union.

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The Answer is Answer would ideally include the following. Greece, a member of the EU and a traditional enemy of Turkey, pushed for the admission of Turkey in 2002 and 2003. Greece argued that Turkey had been a great European power for centuries. It was hoped that the rivalry between Greece and Turkey, which had often been violent, would dissolve once both countries were part of the EU. Greece and Turkey would both gain by this because they would be able to spend less on national defense. A former president of France argued, however, that a predominantly Muslim country could never fit in with the Christian tradition of the EU members. More recently, concerns have been expressed about Turkish president Recep Erdogan's antidemocratic crackdowns on free speech and political opponents.

Describe the Arguments Made for and Against Turkey's Admission to the European