IKV, in cooperation with Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) organised a roundtable meeting at IKV’s Brussels Representation on 17 March 2017. In the meeting, the latest developments in Turkey-EU relations and future perspectives were discussed thoroughly by academicians from both Turkey and the EU and policymakers.

The opening speeches were realised by IKV Chairman Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and IPM Director Prof. Fuat Keyman. Later, researchers and experts shared their thoughts and assessments under the moderation of IKV Secretary-General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas and IPC Research and Academic Relations Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Senem Aydın-Düzgit in two panels.

In the panels, the need for a new discourse and strategy in Turkey-EU relations was stressed. Furthermore, a special emphasis was put upon the importance of enhancing technical and short term cooperation. In the meeting where it was reminded tha economic cooperation and the rule of law constituted common values in the relations, it was also mentioned that civil society has a critical importance in keeping relations strong and also in further strengthening cooperation between the parties.