CLEAN : Turkish paper concerned for freedom of expression

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by journalists in Turkey, highlighting government suppression and legal implications. It emphasizes the importance of freedom of expression and critiques the transactional political relationships between the EU and candidate countries.

What is the main issue faced by journalists in Turkey according to the speaker?

• Lack of training

• Government suppression

• Insufficient funding

• Public disinterest

How does the speaker describe the changes in the newspaper?

• As a positive development

• As a continuing trend

• As an isolated incident

• As a temporary setback

What justification does the government use for taking over newspapers?

• Financial instability

• Terrorism

• Low readership

• Poor management

What stance does the speaker take regarding the situation?

• It is a case of espionage

• It is a freedom of expression issue

• It is a financial dispute

• It is a personal vendetta

How does the speaker view the relationship between the European Union and the candidate country?

• As a cultural exchange

• As a transactional relationship

• As a model of cooperation

• As a diplomatic success