A guarded welcome

Turkey’s entry to the EU could take 10 years, writes Europe Correspondent Ann Cahill.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2005 - 01:00

AFTER 40 years’ knocking, the EU is expected to grudgingly open the door to Turkey today.

This afternoon, provided Austria agrees, the creaking front door may swing open to let the Turks into the hall, but many believe they will never get any farther.

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