Tamerlane
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Well, Albania has been trying to get into EU, too. Once that is cleared, I don't think the Christian cultural barrier will remain relevant.
Most of Europe is post-Christian. Very few people take Christianity seriously. But for them it is an integral part of their historical and cultural identity. They love the beautiful old cathedrals, and the rich art and culture of their Christian forefathers.
A major part of European history teaches them the centuries of war with Muslims. There were times when Turkish armies were besieging Vienna and Europe was in danger of being overrun by Muslims. All that is taught to them and makes up a major part of who they are.
Even if they leave Christianity as a religion they will never allow a large Muslim country like Turkey in. All they do is give Turkey hope to keep it dangling so that it stays away from going full Ottoman. Islamic revival is one of the nightmares that keeps European thinkers awake in the night.
I've known all my life that they'll never let Turkey in, but the Turks don't seem to have given up hope. I can't say about Albania, it's only a little country, but most probably they'll also never be let in.
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