NEW YEAR GREETINGS

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu published a greetings message for the new year.

BREXIT IS NOT A MODEL FOR TURKEY

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu published a press statement regarding the view of German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel on the suitability of Brexit as a model for Turkey.

IKV ORGANISED “POPULISM, EUROSCEPTICISM AND FUTURE OF EUROPE” PANEL

İKV organised a panel entitled "Discussions of Populism, Euroscepticism and Future of Europe" on 22 December.

IKV DISCUSSED MODERNISATION OF THE CUSTOMS UNION IN SAKARYA

IKV organised a meeting entitled “Turkey’s EU Agenda: Changing Face of Production and Trade” that was hosted by Sakarya Commodity Exchange.

AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT’S APPROACH TO TURKEY RAISES CONCERN

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement regarding the program of Austria’s newly formed government.

IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly November 2017 issue is published.

IKV DISCUSSED TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN ESTONIA

IKV organised a meeting entitled “Turkey’s European Perspective During the Estonian EU Presidency” in cooperation with Estonian Business School.

ACCORDING TO IKV’S RESEARCH, SUPPORT FOR TURKEY’S EU MEMBERSHIP IS 78.9%

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu announced the results of 2017 opinion survey measuring the EU perception among the Turkish public opinion in Brussels.

THE PASSING OF ISTANBUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAIRMAN İBRAHİM ÇAĞLAR

The condolence message for the passing of İbrahim Çağlar who is one of the founders of our foundation, Chairman of İstanbul Chamber of Commerce and Vice-Chairman of Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges...

BREXIT NEGOTIATIONS MOVE ONTO THE SECOND PHASE

The first phase of the negotiations between the EU and the UK has come to the conclusion.

IKV CHAIRMAN PARTICIPATED IN THE TURKEY-EU HIGH LEVEL ECONOMIC DIALOGUE MEETING

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu participated in the Turkey-EU High Level Economic Dialogue meeting in Brussels.

US PRESIDENT’S JERUSALEM DECISION WOULD UNDERMINE THE FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu issued a press release regarding US President Trump`s decision on Jerusalem.

THE PASSING OF FORMER IKV BRUSSELS REPRESENTATIVE DR HAYRİ ÜRGÜPLÜ

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Hayri Ürgüplü who had been IKV Brussels Representative for 10 years since the day it was founded in 1984.

IKV DISCUSSED TURKEY-EU AGENDA IN ANKARA

IKV organised a meeting entitled “Turkey`s EU Agenda: Changing Face of Production and Trade” which was hosted by Ankara Commodity Exchange.

IKV ASSESSED TURKEY-EU AGENDA IN KAHRAMANMARAŞ

IKV held a meeting entitled "Turkey`s EU Agenda: Changing Face of Production and Trade" which was hosted by Kahramanmaraş Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

IKV EVALUATED CUSTOMS UNION IN ESKİŞEHİR

IKV organised a meeting entitled “Turkey`s EU Agenda: Changing Face of Production and Trade” that was hosted by Eskişehir Commodity Exchange.

IKV PAID A VISIT TO BRUSSELS

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu paid an official visit to Brussels with the accompanying committee.

WE CORRESPOND THE EU’S DECISION TO REDUCE PRE-ACCESSION FUNDS WITH APPREHENSION

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement following the European Council’s decision to reduce Turkey’s pre-accession funds by 105 million euro.

IKV CHAIRMAN`S VISIT TO TURKISH REPUBLIC OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

On 17-18 November IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and a delegation from Kocaeli Chamber of Industry paid a visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)

IKV DISCUSSED THE FUTURE OF TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN HATAY

IKV and TURABDER organised a panel to discuss the future of Turkey-EU relations that was hosted by Antakya Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

IKV RECITED TURKEY-EU AGENDA IN TEKİRDAĞ

IKV organised a meeting entitled “Turkey`s EU Agenda: Changing Face of Production and Trade” that was hosted by Tekirdağ Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

IKV EVALUATED MODERNISATION OF THE CUSTOMS UNION IN RİZE

IKV organised a meeting entitled “Turkey`s EU Agenda: Changing Face of Production and Trade” that was hosted by Rize Commodity Exchange.

IKV DISCUSSED THE INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL REGULATIONS ON THE MODERNISATION OF THE CUSTOMS UNION

IKV hosted a seminar entitled “Institutional and Legal Regulations in the Process of the Modernisation of the Turkey-EU Customs Union” with collaboration of İstanbul Bar Association.

THE EU`S COMMITMENT TO TURN THE PARIS AGREEMENT INTO REALITY COMES TRUE

The EP and the Council of the EU have reached a provisional agreement to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for the period after 2020.

WE COMMEMORATE THE FOUNDER OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY, ATATÜRK, WITH OUR DEEPEST FEELINGS

We commemorate the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Atatürk, with gratitude on the 79th anniversary of his passing.

IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly October 2017 issue is published.

IKV DISCUSSED TURKEY-EU AGENDA IN MANİSA

IKV organised a meeting entitled “Turkey`s EU Agenda: Changing Face of Production and Trade” that was hosted by Manisa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

IKV EVALUATED TURKEY-EU AGENDA IN ÇANAKKALE

IKV organised a meeting entitled "Turkey`s EU Agenda: The Changing Face of Production and Trade" which was hosted by Çanakkale Commodity Exchange.

IKV ORGANISED A PANEL ON THE GLOBAL TRADE SYSTEM’S LATEST TRENDS

IKV hosted a panel entitled “Latest Developments and Trends in Global Trade System” with collaboration of Friedrich Naumann Foundation.

IKV CELEBRATED THE CLIMATE ACTION WEEK BY PLANTING TREES

IKV İstanbul EU Information Centre organised an elaeagnus tree planting activity within the scope of the EU Climate Action Week.

WE STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO REVIVE THE EU PROCESS

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu evaluated the attitude towards Turkey adopted at the EU Leaders Summit.

THE GOVERNOR OF KOCAELI PAID A VISIT TO IKV

The Governor of Kocaeli, Hüseyin Aksoy, met with IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu.

IKV SECRETARY GENERAL DELIVERED A SPEECH AT BOSPHORUS INSTITUTE’S SEMINAR

IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas delivered a speech regarding Turkey-France-EU relations at 8th Annual Seminar of Institut du Bosphore.

IKV EVALUATED THE SCENARIOS ON THE FUTURE OF TURKEY-EU RELATIONS

IKV attended the event that addressed Turkey-EU relations in Eskişehir on 16 October 2017.

HEAD OF THE EU DELEGATION TO TURKEY AND AMBASSADOR BERGER PAID A VISIT TO IKV

Head of EU Delegation to Turkey and Ambassador Christian Berger paid a visit to IKV on 12 October 2017.

IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly September 2017 issue is published.

IKV CHAIRMAN EVALUATED THE PROMINENT SUBJECTS ON THE INTERNATIONAL AGENDA

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu assessed prominent subjects on the international agenda.

THE CATALAN REFERENDUM SHOWED THAT THE CONCEPT OF NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY IS STILL STRONG IN THE EU

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu published a press release regarding the referendum in Catalonia that was held on 1 October 2017.

IKV DISCUSSED THE CUSTOMS UNION IN İZMİR

IKV organised a meeting hosted by Aegean Exporters` Associations and entitled “Turkey’s EU Agenda: Effects Upon the Business World of a Modernised Customs Union”.

MACRON’S NEW EUROPEAN DREAM

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech in Paris calling a stronger and more united Europe.

WE EXPECT THE NORMALIZATION OF RELATIONS WITH GERMANY AFTER THE ELECTIONS

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu shared his comments regarding the general elections in Germany.

TRNC PRESIDENT AKINCI ADDRESSED THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AT THE IKV-TOBB JOINT CONFERENCE ON CYPRUS TALKS

President of the TRNC H.E. Mustafa Akıncı delivered a keynote speech at the conference entitled “The Future of Cyprus Talks and Implications for Turkey in Light of Current Developments” which was co-organised by IKV and TOBB.

IKV ORGANISED A PANEL ON REFUGEE COOPERATION

A presentation panel on the publication entitled "A New Issue on Turkey-EU Relations: Refugee Issue and Turkey-EU Cooperation" was held at TOBB Plaza with the participation of various experts in the field on 14 September 2017.

IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly July-August 2017 issue is published.

WE RESENT THE UTILIZATION OF TURKEY’S EU ACCESSION TALKS AS A RHETORICAL ISSUE IN THE GERMAN ELECTION CAMPAIGN

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to statements made in the German general elections regarding Turkey`s EU accession negotiations.

WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ATTACK WHICH TOOK PLACE IN BARCELONA

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the terrorist attack which took place in Barcelona.

CHANCELLOR MERKEL’S STATEMENT ON THE CUSTOMS UNION IS UNFORTUNATE

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the recent declaration of German Chancellor Angela Merkel regarding the impossibility of modernising the Customs Union.

NEW PUBLICATION FROM IKV REGARDING THE REFUGEE ISSUE (IN TURKISH)

The publication entitled "A New Topic in Turkey-EU Relations: The Refugee Crisis and Turkey-EU Cooperation (Publication No: 293) analyses the various dimensions of the refugee crisis.

IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly May-June 2017 issue is published.

IKV CHAIRMAN ATTENDED EU-TURKEY JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE IN BRUSSELS

The 36th Meeting of the EU-Turkey Joint Consultative Committee was held in Brussels on 18 and 19 July 2017 with the participation of Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator Ömer Çelik and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.

IKV’S MESSAGE ON THE 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF 15 JULY DEMOCRACY AND NATIONAL UNITY DAY

As IKV, we remember the Martyrs who have lost their lives while resisting the coup attempt of 15 July and express our belief in democracy on Democracy and National Unity Day.

AYHAN ZEYTİNOĞLU WAS RE-ELECTED AS IKV CHAIRMAN

Ayhan Zeytinoğlu was re-elected as IKV Board of Directors Chairman at the occasion of the 55th General Assembly of IKV which was held on 10 July.

EP RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE SUSPENSION OF ACCESSION NEGOTIATIONS COULD HARM THE RELATIONS FURTHER

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the EP Turkey Report which was approved with 477 votes to 64.

WE CALL GERMAN OFFICIALS TO ACT WITH CARE WITH TURKEY

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to an installation exhibiting violence towards ou President in Germany.

ESTONIA TOOK OVER THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU

Estonia will work on economic growth, internal security, digital single market, climate change and sustainability during its presidency.

ALTIERO SPINELLI PRIZE FOR OUTREACH SPREADING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EUROPE

The European Commission has started on 28 June 2017 an EU-wide contest for the "Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach: Spreading Knowledge about Europe".

NEW PUBLICATION: KEEPING TOGETHER IN THE FACE OF MULTIPLE CHALLENGES

IKV`s new publication sheds a light on the current structure of Turkey-EU relations and on future prospects in that respect.

IKV DISCUSSED THE FUTURE OF TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN BERLIN

IKV, Sabancı University, Istanbul Policy Center and German Institute for International and Security Affairs organised a meeting in Berlin on 23 June 2017.

IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly April 2017 issue is published.

INTERNATIONAL ROAMING FEES TO BE LIFTED IN EU

International roaming fees are being lifted in the Member States as of 15 June 2017.

TURKEY-EU HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL DIALOGUE MEETING WAS HELD IN BRUSSELS

Turkey-EU High Level Political Dialogue Meeting which was realised at the level of the directors was held on 13 June in Brussels.

NEW RESEARCH: THE QUOTA ISSUE OF THE TURKISH ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR IN THE EU (IKV BRIEF)

The quota issue with respect to the Turkish road transport sector between Turkey and the EU continues to remain a significant area of contestation and difficulty between the parties.

NEW PUBLICATION FROM IKV: TURKEY-EU REFUGEE DICTIONARY (IN TURKISH)

In today’s world, one of the most pressing issues is undoubtedly the refugee crisis. In that context, IKV published a dictionary which analyses the refugee jargon.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE ELECTION THAT WAS HELD IN THE ISLAND?

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu evaluated the election results which was held on 8 June in the UK.

EARLY GENERAL ELECTION WAS HELD IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

The voting in order to choose the new government and the House of Commons which is the British Parliament’s lower house in early general election was concluded.

WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ATTACK WHICH TOOK PLACE IN LONDON

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement with respect to the terrorist attack in London.

IKV DISCUSSED CUSTOMS UNION IN A MEETING HOSTED BY AEGEAN REGION CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY

IKV organised a meeting entitled "Turkey’s EU Agenda: Effects Upon the Business World of a Modernised Customs Union” hosted by Aegean Region Chamber of Industry

IKV SECRETARY-GENERAL MADE A SPEECH AT TURKISH-GERMAN UNIVERSITY

IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas made a speech at Turkish-German University’s event entitled “New Political Challanges for Germany, Turkey and the EU”.

DIALOGUE AND TRUST CAN MAKE THE RELATIONS MORE PRODUCTIVE FOR BOTH PARTIES

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu evaluated Turkey-EU relations after the meetings that took place between President Erdoğan and EU authorities on 25 May.

IKV VICE-PRESIDENT ZEYNEP BODUR OKYAY HAS BEEN AWARDED AN HONORARY DOCTORATE FROM ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

IKV Vice-President Zeynep Bodur Okyay has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Istanbul Technical University.

IKV ATTENDED THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION

IKV Secretary-General attended the panel on “Free Trade, Open Boarders, Multilateral Trade Agreements-Liberal Values in a Period of Change” during the event.

WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE TERRORIST ATTACK WHICH TOOK PLACE IN MANCHESTER

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the terrorist attack which took place in Manchester.

IKV DISCUSSED THE CUSTOMS UNION IN GİRESUN

IKV organised a meeting hosted by Giresun Chamber of Commerce and Industry and entitled “The Effects of the Modernised Customs Union Upon the Business World” on 23 May 2017.

IKV EXAMINED THE CUSTOMS UNION IN ZONGULDAK

IKV organised a meeting hosted by Zonguldak Chamber of Commerce and Industry and entitled “The Effects of the Modernised Customs Union Upon the Business World” on 18 May 2017.

IKV DELEGATION HAD VARIOUS MEETINGS IN BRUSSELS

IKV Vice Chairman Prof. Haluk Kabaalioğlu, IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas and their accompanying delegation was in Brussels for various meetings on 10-11 May 2017.

IKV DISCUSSED THE FUTURE OF TURKEY-EU RELATIONS AT THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

IKV, in cooperation with EP Turkey Forum organised a panel regarding the future of Turkey-EU Relations at the Eurpoean Parliament in Brussels on 11 May 2017.

EUROPE WEEK EVENTS WERE REALISED

IKV EU Information Centre, in cooperation with Marmara University EU Institute organised a series of seminars and concerts within the framework of the “Europe Week”.

9 MAY EUROPE DAY CONCERT WAS HELD

IKV EU Information Centre organised a concert entitled “FLO Music from Neapolitan Tradition” on 9 May 2017.

9 MAY EUROPE DAY IN LIGHT OF THE RESULTS OF THE FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement regarding 9 May Europe Day in light of the latest developments in the EU.

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA FOR FRANCE AND THE EU WITH MACRON

Emmanuel Macron won 66.1% of the votes on the French presidential election on May 7, compared with 33.9% for right- wing populist Marine Le Pen.

IKV DISCUSSED THE MODERNISATION OF THE CUSTOMS UNION IN ANTALYA

IKV organised a meeting entitled “Turkey’s EU Agenda: Effects of a Modernised Customs Union Upon the Business World at Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 4 May 2017.

IKV ATTENDED THE WORKSHOP ORGANISED BY MINISTRY OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK

IKV attended the workshop entitled “Analysis of Effects of Regional and Free Trade Agreements on Turkey’s Foreign Agricultural Trade” organised by General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies in Ankara.

TURKEY-EU YOUTH FORUM WAS HELD IN ISTANBUL

Turkey-EU Youth Forum was held in Istanbul on 26-28 April 2017.

IKV DISCUSSED CUSTOMS UNION PROCESS IN SAMSUN

IKV organised a meeting hosted by Samsun Chamber of Commerce and Industry and entitled “The Effects of the Modernised Customs Union Upon the Business World” on 27 April 2017.

A TURKEY WITHOUT EUROPE AND A EUROPE WITHOUT TURKEY IS INCONCEIVABLE

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the resolution which was voted at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on 25 April 2017.

IKV ORGANISED A MEETING HOSTED BY DENIZLI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

IKV organised a meeting hosted by Denizli Chamber of Commerce entitled “The Effects of the Modernised Customs Union Upon the Business World”.

IKV DISCUSSED TURKEY-EU RELATIONS AND CUSTOMS UNION IN ANKARA

IKV discussed Turkey-EU relations with respect to the Customs Union at Ankara Chamber of Industry on 24 April 2017.

IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly March 2017 issue is published.

NEW IKV BRIEF: THE QUOTA ISSUE OF THE TURKISH ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR IN THE EU

The quota issue continues to remain one of the overarching issues regarding the Turkish transport sector`s relations with the EU.

IKV DISCUSSED CUSTOMS UNION IN ESKİŞEHİR

IKV organised a meeting regarding the the effects of the modernisation process of Customs Union hosted by Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce on 21 April 2017.

IKV’S CUSTOMS UNION TALKS WERE HELD IN GAZİANTEP

IKV organised a meeting hosted by Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce and entitled “The Effects of the Modernised Customs Union Upon the Business World”.

IKV PRESS RELEASE REGARDING THE REFERENDUM RESULTS

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the results of the referendum which took place on 16 April 2017.

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT JUNCKER, HIGH REPRESENTATIVE/VICE-PRESIDENT MOGHERINI AND COMMISSIONER HAHN ON THE REFERENDUM IN TURKEY

European Commission officials issued a statement following the referendum which took place in Turkey on 16 April 2017.

IKV`S NEW PUBLICATION: WHITE PAPER ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPE

The summary of the White Paper on the Future of Europe (in Turkish) was published.

EU - TURKEY YOUTH FORUM APPLICATIONS STARTED

In order to honour the 30th Anniversary of the Erasmus+ programme, a Youth Forum with the theme of "Changing Lives, Expanding Minds", will be held in Istanbul on 26-28 April 2017.

IKV DISCUSSED THE CUSTOMS UNION PROCESS AT BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY

IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended a meeting entitled “The Modernisation Process of the Turkey-EU Customs Union” at Bahçeşehir University.

IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly February 2017 issue is published.

IKV DISCUSSED CUSTOMS UNION IN KONYA, İZMİR AND AFYON

IKV organised seminars in Konya, Izmir and Afyon as a part of IKV`s project entitled "The Effects of the Modernised Customs Union Upon the Business World".

The meeting entitled "Turkey`s EU Agenda: The Effects of the updated Customs Union on the Business World" was held by IKV and it was hosted by Afyonkarahisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 29 March 2017.

WHAT DOES THE BRITISH APPLICATION FOR LEAVING THE EU MEAN?

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu released a statement regarding the launch of the Brexit process.

FINANCE MANAGERS FOUNDATION OF TURKEY`S VISIT TO IKV

Chairman of the Finance Managers Foundation of Turkey and Board of Directors visited IKV on 30 March 2017.

THE ROME DECLARATION WAS ADOPTED

The Rome Declaration which was published at the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome by EU leaders was adopted on 25 March 2017.

THE EU IS SEARCHING FOR ITS FUTURE AT ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the 60th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.

VISA LIBERALISATION FOR ALL CITIZENS SHOULD BE A PRIORITY

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the decision to grant green passports to exporters.

IKV ORGANISED A ROUNDTABLE MEETING ON TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN BRUSSELS

IKV, in cooperation with Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) organised a roundtable meeting at IKV’s Brussels Representation on 17 March 2017.

IKV AND TÜRDER ORGANISED A SEMINER ON CONSUMER RIGHTS IN TURKEY

IKV, in cooperation with Protection of Consumers and Competition Association organised a seminar entitled “International Conference for Protection of Consumers and Competition.

THE DIPLOMATIC CRISIS BETWEEN TURKEY AND THE NETHERLANDS SHOULD BE RESOLVED WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the approach of the Netherlands to Turkish officials in a written statement.

IKV CHAIRMAN ZEYTİNOĞLU’S VISIT TO BRUSSELS

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and his accompanying delegation had various meetings in Brussels between 6 and 7 March 2017.

TURKEY-EU RELATIONS WERE DISCUSSED IN LUXEMBOURG

IKV DISCUSSED THE CUSTOMS UNION IN BRUSSELS

IKV, in cooperation with Friedrich Naumann Foundation organised a panel entitled “Future of the Turkey-EU Customs Union” in Brussels on 7 March 2017.

MESSAGE REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the 8th March International Women’s Day.

IKV MONTHLY’S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly January 2017 issue is published.

IKV EU INFORMATION CENTRE ACTIVITIES WERE PURSUED

IKV EU Information Centre opened a stand at the occasion of the DEZÖDES project organised at Yıldız Technical University on 6-7 March 2017.

WE SHOULD TAKE OUR PLACE IN A MULTI-LAYERED EU

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the latest report on the future of the EU.

IKV WILL DISCUSS THE CUSTOMS UNION IN BRUSSELS

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and his delegation will discuss the Customs Union process in Brussels on 7 March 2017.

IKV DISCUSSED THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN ADANA

IKV, in cooperation with Adana Chamber of Industry, organised a meeting entitled “Turkey’s EU Agenda: Effects of the Modernised Customs Union Upon the Business World” on 27 February 2017 in Adana.

NEW PUBLICATION FROM IKV ON LOW-CARBON ECONOMY IN TURKEY AND THE EU (IN TURKISH)

IKV`s new publication entitled "Transition Towards a Low-Carbon Economy-Main Sectors" (in Turkish) prepared IKV Researcher İlge Kıvılcım was published.

THE MODERNISATION OF THE CUSTOMS UNION WAS DISCUSSED IN GEBZE

IKV discussed the process of modernisation of the Turkey-EU Customs Union at Gebze Technical University.

CUSTOMS UNION TALKS WERE HELD

The meeting entitled “Customs Union Talks” organised by IKV EU Information Centre was held in Istanbul on 22 February 2017.

TURKISH SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE FURTHER SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT IF IT IS GOVERNED WELL

Economic Development Foundation Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement with respect to the Turkish Sovereign Wealth Fund.

TURKEY-EU RELATIONS WOULD BE POSITIVELY AFFECTED BY VISA WAIVER

The Chairman of Economic Development Foundation (IKV), Ayhan Zeytinoğlu commented on the positive development regarding visa waiver for Georgian citizens and stated that Turkish citizens also await a similar decision by the EP.

IKV DELEGATION PAID A VISIT TO TÜSİAD

IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas visited TÜSİAD Secretary-General Dr. Bahadır Kaleağası on 31 January 2017.

BREXIT CANNOT BE A MODEL FOR TURKEY

Following British Prime Minister Theresa May’s visit to Turkey, IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu commented on the United Kingdom’s process of withdrawing from the EU.

IKV CHAIRMAN ZEYTİNOĞLU VISITED BELGIUM’S CONSUL GENERAL IN ISTANBUL

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and his accompanying delegation paid a visit to Belgium’s Consul General in Istanbul Sophie De Smedt on 26 January 2017.

NEW REPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEY TO THE EU AMBASSADOR FARUK KAYMAKÇI PAID A VISIT TO IKV

The new representative of Turkey to the EU Ambassador Faruk Kaymakçı paid a visit to IKV just before starting his position in Brussels on 26 January 2017.

WE WELCOME THE RECENT DECREE AMELIORATING STATE OF EMERGENCY CONDITIONS

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu expressed his satisfaction with the decree that have been which is aimed at improving the state of emergency conditions on 23 January 2017.

IKV CHAIRMAN ZEYTİNOĞLU ATTENDED THE WORKING LUNCHEON WHICH WAS ORGANISED IN HONOUR OF BRITISH MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRADE AND INVESTMENT LORD PRICE

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu attended a working luncheon which was organised by TOBB Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu in honour of the visit of UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment Lord Price on 24 January 2017.

UPGRADING OF THE CUSTOMS UNION IS SET TO BECOME THE DRIVING FORCE OF TURKEY-EU RELATIONS IN 2017

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the upcoming negotiations regarding the modernisation of the Customs Union.

WE HOPE THAT THE NEW EP PRESIDENT WILL EMBRACE A MORE CONSTRUCTIVE APPROACH TOWARDS TURKEY

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu reacted to the election of the new EP President Antonio Tajani on 17 January 2017.

IKV MONTHLY`S NEW ISSUE IS PUBLISHED

IKV Monthly December 2016 issue is published.

IKV DELEGATION PAID A VISIT TO DIYARBAKIR

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu accompanied by a delegation from IKV paid a visit to Diyarbakır on 13 January 2017.

NEW PUBLICATION FROM IKV ON EU PROGRAMMES (IN TURKISH)

IKV publication regarding the EU Programmes to which Turkey participates in the 2014-2020 period was published.

CYPRUS TALKS ENTER A CRITICAL JUNCTURE; THE HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY SHOULD NOT BE MISSED

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement ahead of the five-party conference on Cyprus which will be convened in Geneva on 12 January 2016.

WE STRONGLY CONDEMN THE ODIOUS TERRORIST ATTACK WHICH TOOK PLACE IN ISTANBUL

IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu published a message of condemnation following the terrorist attack which took place in Istanbul on New Year`s Eve.

MALTA TOOK OVER THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU

Malta took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU from Slovakia on 1 January 2017.