Opponents argue that Turkey does not respect the key principles that are expected in a liberal democracy, such as the freedom of expression.[23] Turkey's large population would also alter the balance of power in the representative European institutions. Upon joining the EU, Turkey's 83 million inhabitants would bestow it the second largest number of MEPs in the European Parliament.[24] Demographic projections indicate that Turkey would surpass Germany in the number of seats by 2020.[24] Turkey also does not recognise one EU state, Cyprus, over the Cyprus dispute and the Cypriot government blocks some chapters of Turkey's talks.