And us Turkish citizens are simply ignored by our government when it comes to negotiating equal terms for visa processing by European countries. Of course they don't care as they have just approved a new bill which will allow them and their families to have diplomatic passports for life even if they have served just a single day in office...
Just as an example, for a visa to Denmark (Schengen), I had to fill out a 4 page form, provide all my employment details in the past 5 years, last 6 pay stubs, a letter of employment from my employer, bank statements, property titles, 3 photographs, fingerprints and some other stuff which I cannot remember at the moment. Then I had to call the agency who acts on behalf of the Danish consulate to get an appointment, drop off all the documents and sign it and then pick up my passport a week later. How smooth.