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Post by Vizier of Oz on Apr 1, 2010 5:20:07 GMT -5
Turkey’s constitutional proposals ‘in the right direction’ – EU CommissionerWed, Mar 31 2010 17:25 CET byThe Sofia Echo Staff European Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Füle.European Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Füle has given an initial welcome to Turkey’s proposed constitutional reforms, while calling for the "broadest possible consultation". A revised constitution was needed in Turkey to allow for a number of key reforms, aimed at enhancing democratic standards, human rights and the rule of law, and thus improving the daily life of Turkish citizens, he said on March 31 2010. "I am happy that this objective is broadly accepted today within the Turkish society and over major parts of the political spectrum," he said. The European Commission welcomed the willingness of the Turkish government to proceed in this direction, Füle said. A package of constitutional reforms was presented by the Turkish government on March 22. European Commission services were currently examining the proposals thoroughly, he said. "Our first assessment is that, on substance, the proposed reforms go in the right direction. "However, given the crucial importance of these reforms for the future of the country, it is equally important that the broadest possible consultation takes place, involving all political parties and civil society, in a spirit of dialogue and compromise," Füle said. In this way all views and sensitivities can be expressed, and all of Turkey could contribute to the much needed consensus behind this major reform, he said. www.sofiaecho.com/2010/03/31/881587_turkeys-constitutional-proposals-in-the-right-direction-eu-commissioner
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