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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 08: The EU opened membership talks with Turkey recently but said the country must pursue reforms. If the talks succeed, Turkey may join the European Union as the first country with a Muslim majority. The Basar is seen in Istanbul, 08 October 2005 (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 08:  The EU opened membership talks with Turkey recently but said the country must pursue reforms. If the talks succeed, Turkey may join the European Union as the first country with a Muslim majority. The Basar is seen in Istanbul, 08 October 2005  (Photo by Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images)