EU's Rehn: "We're closely watching the situation of the Turkish-Media"

During European Parliament debate yesterday over a draft progress report on Turkey by EP Turkey Rapporteur Rita Oomen-Ruijten, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Rehn urged the Turkish authorities to respect press freedom. Rehn added that they are closely monitoring freedom of the press and expression in Turkey. For her part, Oomen-Ruijten said, "We've gotten many reports complaining that press freedom in Turkey is deteriorating."