"has not ensured the rights of freedom of expression
" This one came from the General Affairs Council. It said that it was "especially concerned about the continuing and deeply worrying backsliding on the rule of law and on fundamental rights including the freedom of expression."
"has not formally recognized the Armenian genocide
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Was a concern of France, that mentioned to all that the subject would be brought up during the negotiations about Turkey's entry.
"is a predominately Muslim nation"
This was another concern of France.
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"is considered to be on the periphery of Europe
" is the answer. Not only it wasn't a real concern, Turkey has a very important position for the EU in the periphery of Europe.
