Interest groups and EU-Turkey relations: a focused analysis on TÜSİAD and MÜSİAD

This study conducts a critical discourse analysis on Turkey's European Union (EU) accession, focusing on the narratives of TÜSİAD and MÜSİAD. Employing the Discourse-Historical Approach within Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the research explores how economic, political, and social factors shape these groups' stances on EU accession. The findings reveal TÜSİAD's advocacy for economic integration and democratic reforms, in contrast with MÜSİAD's emphasis on economic sovereignty and pragmatic EU engagement. These perspectives reflect the interplay of interests within Turkish society and broader EU policy trends, highlighting these groups' roles in shaping Turkey's EU accession discourse.