26 05 2009 -France: All policy parties wish the recognition of Armenian genocide by Turkey

Yesterday on French television France2, in connection with the European elections, all the persons in charge of the various French political parties emitted the wish that Turkey recognizes the Armenian genocide.

The right parties are against the entry of Turkey in the Union, but favorable to a privileged partnership, whereas those of left are favorable so progress are recorded, in particular on the right of the minorities and the Armenian question.

In addition, Alexandre Adler, historian and journalist, Turkey's specialist, declared that "Turkey is an increasingly exemplary democracy which will go until the recognition of the Armenian genocide. "
Moreover, a poll of Sofres Institute indicates that 37 percent of French are categorically against the integration of Turkey in European Union. 28% are favorable very quickly and 25% do not say now. The most favorable people are the young people

Jean Eckian / Paris