On Wednesday 29 June the European Commission proposed a draft mandate for negotiations with Turkey. This text, which we will publish today, will now be examined by the Council, which is expected to adopt it in time for the start of negotiations on 3 October. It clearly indicates that the objective is accession, while pointing out that the result is not guaranteed.
For the first time, the European Commission has provided the complete text for the mandate, which was always kept secret during...