I think the main thing is nr 4, denying past atrocities is quite bad and way more sensitivie and tense topic, but nr 4 is directly against the democratic foundation of the EU. That you can be prosecuted simply for questioning the demi-god status of Ataturk, or pose much of differing opinion. Turkey as a country has alot of potential, but things like this is something they have to overcome to grow as a country.
Thanx! That's what I am talking about. The main problem of Turkey is the kemalism, treating Ataturk as God. Those people are very very nationalist, and a lot of dirty work been done for that, against everybody, Kurds, Armenians, and even their own people. There is a big gang called Ergenekon in Turkey, it's like the one in Italy few decades back, they are facing trials these days, Turk (the member) will approve it and give you more details. Other than that, Erdogan's party is also being scared of taking the control over everything, and changing the state to religious (even if you like that to happen, but a lot of Turks don't want it, half of the people).
As for Turkey having potential, I absolutely agree with that, they have great intellects and very good people, but at the same time, they have ultra-nationalist which is making their image look bad from outside. Don't forget how two Leads united fans were killed in Istanbul for insulting Ataturk..
But yeah, even if it werent for those conditions, I pretty much doubt they would be allowed in simply because of their religion. There is way too much islamophobia/xeonophobia in Europe to say the least, to get a majority acceptance for them.
I agree with that as well, they are afraid of Islams taking control of the EU congress (whatever the exact name is) because of the huge population of Turkey comparing to other countries in EU. But other than that, we can't ignore the reasons I mentioned, and it will be biased to say Turkey is ready to join EU..