Is it the end for Turkey's accession to the EU?

A Turkish (L) and an Austrian (R) passport

A Turkish (L) and an Austrian (R) passport Source: AAP

Turkey's bid to join the European Union has dragged on for decades with little progress. Now, Belgium's prime minister says the bid has reached a dead end, and Austria is calling EU accession for Turkey "an illusion." Is this end of the grand ambition for Turkey becoming part of the European Union?



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