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Your implication that Germany should or would be interested in Turkey joining the EU is silly. The notion that Germany would support the idea of a large Muslim state joining the bloc — yes, it’s “bloc” not “block” — reflects misunderstanding of current European politics and the continuing threat of anti-Muslim populism.

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Only the first part- that it should. Never said it is likely that Germany would accept new EU borders with Syria/Iran/Iraq. But don't put too much weight on anti-muslim populism. Turkish membership would not radically change demographic situation in Germany. Those Turkish immigration ''threats'' were more likely to [and it did] hold power in UK.

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