Three years after the death of Alessandro Missir di Lusignano, the Economic Development Foundation published a book compiling memories of a variety of personalities whose lives had the chance to cross Alessandro Missir di Lusignano's life path. The book is constituted of interviews that shed light on Alessandro's work related to Turkey-EU relations, his achievements and his contribution to the present day knowledge about Turkey in Europe. The book was prepared by journalist Letizia Missir di Lusignano and IKV senior researcher Melih Özsöz.

 Who is Alessandro Missir di Lusignano?

Alessandro Missir di Lusignano was born in 1967. He graduated from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and joined the services of the European Commission in 1993. He was appointed as Political Desk Officer of the European Commission's Turkey Team in 2001. Passionate about his mission, he deeply impressed all his interlocutors with his in-depth knowledge of Turkey's history, society, culture and politics. For almost five years, he played a key role in the accession negotiations between Turkey and the European Union. Appointed Political Counselor of the EU Commission Delegation to Morocco, Alessandro and his wife Ariane were tragically assassinated in September 2006, only a few days after their arrival in Rabat. 
 

Publication Number: 224 ( for the English version) and  225 (for the French version)

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