Turkey started EU entry talks in 2005, but Cyprus has repeatedly used its position in the EU to block the opening of chapters, or areas to negotiate to ensure policies meet EU standards, as a pressure tactic on Ankara.
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Perhaps Mr Hollande, boosted by a successful trip to America, is setting out a tough openingposition ahead of the June summit.
There is talk among some applicant countries of regarding the Brussels deal as merely an openingposition for the final stage of the accession negotiations.
South Africa, who finished five points clear of England, scored the opening try after nine minutes through Burger, playing out ofposition at number eight on his return from a two-match ban.