"has not ensured the rights of freedom of expression
" This one came from the General Affairs Council. It said that it was <em>"especially concerned about the continuing and deeply worrying backsliding on the rule of law and on fundamental rights including the freedom of expression."</em>
"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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<h3>"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.</h3>