Before concluding my reflection on the Turkish membership issue early next week, I feel it is useful to take account of several striking stances published during the festive period which show that, far from coming closer, the positions held by European political leaders are becoming more radical. I have chosen Guy Verhofstadt, Belgium Prime Minister, as champion for the cause of Turkey's membership, and MEP Jean-Louis Bourlanges as adversary, as they represent conflicting views in an...