If the report is positive and advises to commence membership talks with Turkey, then the EU leaders will take the decision to launch the negotiations with Turkey by complying with the advise of the report in December. Here are the deficiencies referred to in the report:
Women: Women-man equality; the strengthening of the position of woman
Village: Progress with respect to the return of the ones who immigrated from their villages.
The other shortcomings mentioned in the report include:
Judiciary: "The renewal of the Criminal Code; the foundation of appeal courts
Religion: Removal of religious obstacles to the non-Muslims; education, foundation, immovables to the non-Muslims
Police: Deterrent measures for the policemen treating people badly. (YE)