tank proposed Turkey receive the same economic aid as a full member and have a say in EU defense and security issues and avoid making difficult concessions on issues such as Cyprus. The EU wants Turkey to recognize Cyprus' Greek Cypriot-led government before opening entry talks. Tan dismissed the idea outright. "Our country, which will be starting full membership negotiations on Oct. 3, has focused all of its energies toward that goal," Tan said. The newspapers did not identify the head of the French think-tank or his organization. It also did not disclose the Turkish officials he is reported to have met. The EU constitution needs approval from all of the 25 EU members to come into force as planned in 2006.
