Brussels, 13/04/2004 (Agence Europe) - The UMP, the Party of the President of the Republic and the French Government spoke out last week against Turkey joining the EU, although Paris assures that its position remains unchanged. Alain Juppé, president of the UMP, suggested concluding a "privileged partner status" with Turkey. The proposal, already made by opposition Christian-Democrats in Germany has however been firmly rejected by Turkey, which is already linked to the EU by an association...