The leaders of Germany and France have again rejected the possibility of Turkey’s membership to the 27-state European Union, the Wall Street Journal reports. Speaking on Sunday, Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel said, “We cannot take in everyone in Europe as a full member.” She has, nevertheless floated the possibility of a loosely defined partnership with Turkey. France’s President, Nicolas... 

Merkel has concerns about Sarkozy's plans, although he is unlikely to worry too much. German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her skepticism about a proposal by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to create a Mediterranean Union of countries from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at a conference in Berlin on Wednesday, Dec. 5, that she had her doubts...