EU to keep close watch on AKP closure case

European Union Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn yesterday briefed the European Commission on the court case seeking the closure of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). After the briefing, a spokesman said the Commission would closely follow the case and its progress. He added that the Commission would take another look at the case after an upcoming visit to Ankara by Rehn and Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso.