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EU says Visa-free travel for Turkish citizens unlikely in 2017

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EU plans to introduce visa-free travel for Turkish citizens by 2017 are unlikely to go ahead, according to the European Parliament`s Vice President, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff.

In Wednesday`s edition of the German tabloid “Bild” Lambsdorff expressed concerns with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s latest remarks regarding the reinstatement of the death penalty, as well as his government`s detention of opposition journalists.

“Like this, nothing will proceed with visa-free travel” Lambsdorff said.

Alexander Graf Lambsdorff has been a vocal critic of Erdogan`s suppression of free speech.

The latest arrests concern the Turkish newspaper “Cumhuriyet.” On Monday authorities arrested the outlet`s chief editor, along with a number of co-workers.

SOURCE: MEDIA / DHA

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