French president Sarkozy: "The AKP closure case proves Turkey doesn't belong in the EU"

Just days after assuming the European Union Term Presidency, France is continuing to make remarks opposing Turkey's full EU membership. Commenting on the closure case against the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), French President Nicholas Sarkozy yesterday said that the case proved he is right to oppose Turkey's membership. He added that the move is also a clear indication that Turkey is neither democratic nor a European country.