Second day of EU summit starts with delay

BRUSSELS (AA) - The second day of the meeting of the European Council started on Friday with delay as compromise could not be reached between Turkey and the European Union (EU).
     EU heads of state and government waited till the end of the meeting between Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of the EU Acting President the Netherlands.
     Also, European Parliament (EP) President Josep Borrell and United Nations (UN) Secretary General Kofi Annan can`t obey their earlier set schedule.
     On the other hand, Balkenende is expected to brief EU heads of state and government on his meeting with Erdogan. Sources say that there can be some new meetings between Erdogan, who is still in the building where the summit is being held, and EU representatives later today.
     PM Erdogan is expected to hold a press conference after the EU presidency conclusions are given the final shape. However, the exact time of the press conference is not known yet.
     2004-12-17