Brussels, 16/12/2014 (Agence Europe) - The General Affairs Council of 16 December condemned the recent police raids and detention of journalists and representatives of the media in Turkey, which “call into question the respect for freedom of the media, which is a core principle of democracy”.
“The Council recalls that progress in accession negotiations depends on respecting rule of law and fundamental rights”, the ministers make clear in conclusions adopted the same day. They urge...