In adopting the report drafted by Mr Philippe MORILLON (EPP/ED, F), the European Parliament has adopted the Council common position with a view to the adoption of a European Parliament and Council regulation regarding the implementation of measures to promote economic and social development in Turkey.
However, this text was subject to amendments which aim to:
- exclude the development of nuclear power, especially in earthquake zones and;
- respect minorities and protect the recognition of their cultural identity and support measures seeking to abolish capital punishment.
The final amendment mentions the Kurdish problem and emphasises that initiatives should be launched by cooperation in an effort to resolve this problem.�