THE TELEGRAPH: David Cameron will today demand an end to the anti-Muslim 'prejudice' which he claims is blocking Turkey's membership of the European Union.
In a speech in the Turkish capital of Ankara, he will tell of his "anger" that a country which is a member of the Nato coalition fighting in Afghanistan should be asked to: "guard the camp but not be allowed to sit inside the tent".
He will claim that those who seek to block the incorporation of a Muslim nation into the 27-member EU are misguided and prejudiced. His words are likely to be construed as criticism of France and Germany, which both oppose the country's membership.
The Prime Minister has embarked on a four-day trip which will also take him to India where, accompanied by a large trade delegation and several members of the Cabinet, he will seek to forge a new relationship based on trade with the emerging Asian powerhouse rather than aid.
In Ankara, he will hold talks with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish premier, before the two leaders sign an accord setting out plans for future co-operation.
Addressing the EU membership which Britain has supported for years along with nations including Italy and Spain, but which has stalled amid opposition from Nicolas Sarkozy, the French President, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, he will tell the Turks: "I will remain your strongest possible advocate for EU membership and for greater influence at the top table of European diplomacy.
"Together, I want us to pave the road from Ankara to Brussels."
Mr Cameron will attack: "those who wilfully misunderstand Islam" and who "see no difference between real Islam and the distorted version of the extremists." >>> Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent, in Ankara | Tuesday, July 27, 2010
SKY NEWS: Cameron Will Fight To Let Turkey Join EU >>> David Williams, Sky News Online | Tuesday, July 27, 2010
FINANCIAL TIMES: Cameron backs Turkey joining EU: David Cameron will express his “anger” on Tuesday at Turkey’s European Union membership bid being “frustrated” by the bloc’s leaders, as he heaps praise on an emerging power increasingly at odds with Britain, the US and Europe on the world stage.
The UK prime minister will spare no flattery on his first visit to Ankara, as he commits to “fight” for Turkey’s place at the European top table in a speech that largely glosses over differences between the two countries on Iran and Gaza. >>> Alex Barker and Delphine Strauss in Ankara | Monday, July 26, 2010
MAIL ONLINE: Turkey must join EU, says Cameron: 'Those who are against are playing on fears of Islam' >>> Jason Groves | Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Cameron is showing clearly enough what a greenhorn in politics he is. He’s as green as his face is fresh! Moreover, he’s a fool! What does Cameron know about the religion of Islam? What does Cameron understand about Muslims’ goals and aspirations? Has he ever lived in a Muslim country? Has he ever worked alongside Muslims? Has he ever left his comfortable cocoon of plenty? The man is clearly not up to the job. He’s had his chance; it’s already time for him to be replaced with a real Conservative – one who speaks for the people.
It is my firm belief that the people of this once great country do not want Turkey to be allowed into the EU, because they know full well that it will lead to further Islamization: To further Islamization of Europe; and to further Islamization of the United Kingdom. And frankly, they’ve already had enough of both!
I don’t know whether this is the “Brokeback coalition” or not, as David Davis has suggested. But one thing I do know: If Cameron goes on like this, he’ll break the back of Western civilization!
Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy have got it right about Turkey’s accession to the EU. Its accession will be nothing short of a disaster for both Europe and the United Kingdom.
By the way, Cameron, are you B. Hussein Obama’s marionette? – © Mark
LE FIGARO: UE: Cameron pour l'entrée de la Turquie : Le premier ministre britannique David Cameron a exprimé sa "colère" face aux entraves à l'adhésion de la Turquie à l'Union européenne, lors d'une visite officielle aujourd'hui à Ankara. >>> AFP | Mardi 27 Juillet 2010
