Brian Krepto

Pros and Cons of Turkey Joining the EU

Pros
Allow for easier transportation

Allow for key pipe lines to flow through

The Turkish economy is growing fast
Turkey is a better country to mediate
the countries in the Middle East than
any other European countries
Large Military and armed forces

2/25/15

Cons
Many countries do not want Turkey to
join, and their opinions should be
respected
It is technically not a European nation,
it is Islamic
It is a big country and could potentially
gain substantial power within the EU
Many countries are not friendly with
Cyprus
It would let many Turkish Immigrants
Flow into Europe

Young and well educated population

Familiar with the customs of Europe
Turkey Immigration Problem
Immigration is a problem in the EU because they feel that they are losing their jobs,
and the Unemployment rate is through the roof for some countries. This is causing
an uproar and the reason many countries feel like Turkey should not be allowed in
the EU. Many countries have blatantly stated that their nation is a no immigration
nation.
After WW2 Europe saw a dramatic increase in immigrants and they have not been
very fond of it. It is said that it occurs from the vast in balance between rich and
poor economic countries. The countries make an attempt to migrate in a place not
to fond of it.

This problem is attempting to be resolved by new laws being put into effect. There
are agreements as well such as the 1985 Schengen Agreement which allowed
immigration to occur within Europe, but gave the immigrants less rights. This
however the immigrants feel is unfair and want to live in a place where they have
all the same rights as the hometown people.
Immigration would also require higher border control and would have to increase
the level of security within European countries. Europeans have to be careful though
now after 911 happened countries are very skeptical to bring in immigrants. And to
monitor these people would require money that some of these countries are not
willing to spend.