The Next 10 Months are Critical
A potential disengagement over the fate of the refugee deal could create additional problems for Ankara and Brussels alike. Moving forward, European leaders have to stop bashing Turkey and cease their support for terrorist groups targeting Turkish citizens
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Future Direction of Turkish-EU Relations
The reason for the current situation between Turkey and the EU is not the personal approaches of Erdoğan or European politicians. It has more structural reasons
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The EU countries failed to deal with domestic challenges, and the rise of cultural and moral crises
The rise of populism on the back of anti-immigrant sentiment and protectionism slowly eradicates the West's liberal credentials
What are the main drivers of Turkish exports? What are the dynamics behind the exports to the EU? What does the recent revival of the Turkey-EU trade relations indicate?
For the first time in history, a Turkish leader has gone to Germany to hold election rallies and address a Turkish audience.
Turkey and the European Union: Multidimensional Relations
How are domestic political crises in Turkey reflected in the EU reports? How should the interaction areas of foreign policy between TR and the EU be interpreted? What is the role of the Cyprus issue in the EU accession process?
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Rational Dimension of Turkey-EU Relations
It is the requirement of rational politics for Turkey to have economic and political cooperation with all countries, notably with her neighbors.
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Everybody from Ankara to Brussels is asking the question “With the Justice and Devlopment Party (AK Party) strengthening its position in government and Abdullah Gül as the new president, will Turkey renew its efforts to join the EU as a full member?” No matter how the AK Party and the Turkish people answer the question, much still depends on what happens next in Europe.
What do Turks in Europe think about the European Union identity? How do they define the EU? How do they see the image of Turkey in Europe? How far do they support Turkey's EU membership? Are they prepared to contribute to Turkey's efforts for full membership? This article will address such questions based on research findings surveying 100 Turkish civil associations in the Netherlands.
