Interesting!! Can you tell me about Turkish politics? 
 After joining the Council of Europe in 1949, Turkey eventually became a member of the EEC ( predecessor of the European Union ) in 1963 although applying for membership originally in 1959. 
 That's really great to hear! How has the culture in Turkey been since joining the Council of Europe? 
 In what ways do they incorporate western culture? 
 I didnt know that
After joining the Council of Europe in 1949, Turkey eventually became a member of the EEC ( predecessor of the European Union ) in 1963 although applying for membership originally in 1959.