EU enlargement commissioner: "Turkey is key for Europe's stability"

Testifying before the French Senate's Foreign Relations Commission yesterday, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn stressed Turkey's importance for European stability. "Turkey is a very important country for Europe's stability, energy needs, the EU's regional influence, the continent's security, and the dialogue between civilizations," he said. Stating that Turkey offers good opportunities for EU companies, Rehn said that it is a key country for EU energy security and diversity.