Turkey and the European Union. Convergences among Outward Contrasts

Turkey’ accession to European Union is becoming an old-aged discussion, due to some stereotyped cultural and historical beliefs, but also to some political and economical issue. In reality these contrasts are becoming more and more convergences: is it still convenient for Turkey to become a EU member? Doesn’t it risk to lost part of its economic and political independence? And as for Europe, wouldn’t it be more convenient for the Union to have a reliable ally (within NATO framework) and an economic actor not subjected to the economic and financial EU rigid requirements? Wouldn’t it be better to enhance their relations in the Custom Union framework that could be more advantageous for both actors? Wouldn’t it be better to remain simply “fiancés”, instead to start a controversial and less convenient “marriage”?