Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, rear, listens to European Union President Jose Manuel Barroso addressing the Turkish Parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, April 10, 2008. During his three-day visit, which is aimed at pressuring Turkey to speed up economic and political reforms, Barroso held talks with President Abdullah Gul, Erdogan and opposition leaders. Predominantly Muslim, Turkey's integration into Europe would offer "a powerful alternative" to radical Islam throughout the world, Barroso said Thursday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 46 months ago

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, rear, listens to European Union President Jose Manuel Barroso addressing the Turkish Parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, April 10, 2008. During his three-day visit, which is aimed at pressuring Turkey to speed up economic and political reforms, Barroso held talks with President Abdullah Gul, Erdogan and opposition leaders. Predominantly Muslim, Turkey's integration into Europe would offer "a powerful alternative" to radical Islam throughout the world, Barroso said Thursday.

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