The state of affairs between Turkey and the European Union has become so complex that it has become impossible to understand what is going on. For years Turkey has been negotiating with the European Union for full accession. There are a total of 35 chapters to be negotiated. Two of them are related to E.U. institutions which cannot be touched. Talks for the remaining 33 chapters seem to be progressing at a snail’s pace. Each of the chapters have to be opened both by the Commission and each E.U. member country.