Comparative analysis explores the implications of a privileged partnership for Türkiye in the EU context, highlighting its complexities.
Key Points
This study aims to analyze the concept of privileged partnership between Türkiye and the European Union, investigating historical and contemporary challenges.
Conducted a comparative analysis of Türkiye’s privileged partnership with the EU and models from Norway, Switzerland, and Tunisia.
Reviewed political discourse around the legal framework and implications of privileged partnerships in EU relations.
Explored historical roots and fluctuating political dynamics between Türkiye and the EU.
Identified that the notion of privileged partnership has negative connotations in Türkiye, suggesting a desire to keep it outside EU decision-making.
Showed that Türkiye has historically operated as a de facto privileged partner through agreements like the Ankara Agreement and Customs Union.
Highlighted that the privileged partnership model indicates EU hesitancy concerning Türkiye’s full accession.