Columbia International Affairs Online: Policy Briefs

CIAO DATE: 07/2010

Turkiye

Menekse Tokyay

June 2009

Global Political Trends Center

Abstract

The relations between Turkey and the European Union, which have reached a unique level of harmonization and integration since the start of accession negotiations on 3 October 2005, has become one of the most important anchors for Turkish foreign policy. The accession negotiations towards full membership to the EU are still continuing despite a number of difficulties and delays. This Policy Brief aims to make an analysis of current developments regarding the accession process. It also intends to make some predictions about future prospects related to the EU-Turkey relations.