Why would the EU never be able to fully integrate Turkey economically?

Question

Why would the EU never be able to fully integrate Turkey economically? Also would be great if you have me some statistics....i'm an 8 grader

Thanks!

Answer 1

To answer your question:

Economics wise, Turkey's large size and poverty is an impediment for entry into the EU. Turkey would upon accession represent an expansion almost equal in population to that of the 2004 Enlargement while the Turkish economy has been known for very unstable growth and sharp recessions despite some recent improvement. Many question whether the EU can support and absorb such a large Muslim state, and many member states are wary of a probable huge wave of poor Turkish immigration. Despite the strong economic gains in 2002-06, which were largely due to renewed investor interest in emerging markets, IMF backing, and tighter fiscal policy, the economy is still burdened by a high current account deficit and high debt also high unemployment.

Apart from that, there are a lot of other significant issues that hinder it's entrance into the EU.

Answer 2

Turkey is an Islamic state and located physically in Asia. Thus, it is very hard to join the EU which is composed of Christian countries in the heartland of Europe.