Century Quote by William Hague
“Turning away Turkey from the EU would be a great, long-term - a century-long - error by Europe.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Parliament Debate, 2013
Leaving the EU would isolate Turkey and destabilize regional politics for decades.
In simple terms: Turkey exiting EU harms Europe.
Key Takeaway
Consider long‑term geopolitical impacts.
Themes
politics
Europe
Turkey
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- foreign policy
- trade agreements
- security alliances
Key Concepts
international relations
strategic error
Questions to Reflect On
- Is short‑term benefit worth long‑term loss?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Short‑term gains may ignore deeper risks.
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