On 28 OCT 15 NEC-SE posted the original article: Diminishing rule of law in Turkey and EU’s blind allegiance to economic benefits. http://nec-se.webbar312.net/2015/10/28/diminishing-rule-of-law-in-turkey-and-eus-blind-allegiance-to-economic-benefits/ In the article we stated: “If the AK party […]
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