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Parliament and government officials reaffirmed Turkey's unwavering commitment to EU integration, emphasising that there is no question about Turkey's European vocation. Turkey will therefore continue with the reform process, which officials emphasised is necessary for Turkey regardless of the pace of EU negotiations.

This is particularly important in the next stage of the Canada-Europe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) which will require ratification by all member states of the EU and approval of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU.