Reuters: Turkey digs in heels over terrorism law, to EU's chagrin
Turkey refused again on Wednesday to make changes to its anti-terrorism laws demanded by Brussels in a hardening of its stance that could jeopardize a major deal with the bloc covering migrants, free travel and militants.
EU officials and rights groups have accused Turkey of using broad anti-terrorism legislation to stifle dissent. Ankara says it needs the laws to battle Kurdish militants at home and threats from Islamic State in neighboring Iraq and Syria.
Brussels wants Ankara to narrow its legal definition of terrorism and change some other laws to meet EU standards - as part of the wide-ranging deal to secure Turkish help in reducing the flow of migrants into Europe.
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WNU Editor: Europe is looking at a Plan B .... EU seeking ‘plan B’ if Turkey refugee deal collapses: Reports (Middle East Eye).
More News On Reports That The EU - Turkey Migrant Deal Is On The Verge Of Collapse
Turkey will send migrants back to EU if visa-free deal fails – Erdogan party’s MP -- RT
Migrant Deal in Question as Turkey Refuses Terror Law Change -- New York Times
Migrant deal in question as Turkey refuses terror law change -- AP
Turkish minister warns of 'dangerous moment' for EU migrant deal -- AFP
Recep Tayyip Erdogan slams EU’s demands in fight on terrorism -- Washington Times
Turkey says it fulfilled refugee deal criteria, won't amend terror laws -- DW
Turkey threatens return to migrant chaos as visa deal falters -- The Telegraph
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It was never going to work.
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