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This report provides a brief overview of the EU’s accession process; Turkey’s path to EU membership and the impact of the Cyprus problem. The US Congress has had a long-standing interest in Turkey. Although many Members have expressed support for Turkey’s membership in the EU, congressional concerns with several of Turkey’s recent foreign policy developments have surfaced. The 112th Congress will likely continue to review Turkey’s relations with the US, the impact of the EU accession process on internal political and economic reforms in Turkey, and Turkey’s apparent intent to become a more independent regional influence and foreign policy partner of the West.