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27 May 2016

Europe

26 May's BBC Question Time, factchecked

We've checked the panel's claims on trade with other EU countries and the Commonwealth, young people's attitudes to the EU, and immigration. Read

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26 May 2016

Europe

Is Turkey likely to join the EU?

The dispute over Cyprus, human rights concerns and political opposition mean that candidate country Turkey isn't likely to join the EU any time soon. Read

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