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2024

  • MEP PIMPIE PAID A WORKING VISIT TO TÜRKİYE

    MEP Pierre Pimpie paid a working visit to Türkiye between 21-24 December 2024 with the invitation of IKV.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU CAME TOGETHER WITH EUROPEAN COMMISSION MEMBER HANSEN

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu came together with European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The November 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • NEW IKV BRIEF ON THE NEW PACT ON MIGRATION AND ASYLUM: A POTENTIAL SOLUTION TO ALLEVIATE THE BURDEN ON EU MEMBER STATES

    The IKV brief entitled “The New Pact on Migration and Asylum: A Potential Solution to Alleviate The Burden on EU Member States” authored by IKV Junior Researcher Deniz Bal was published as part of IKV Brief Series.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS SPOKE AT BANDIRMA UNIVERSITY’S EVENT

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas participated as a speaker in the webinar titled “Türkiye-EU Relations and Türkiye’s Alignment with the Green Deal”, organised by the Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Mediterranean Policies Implementation and Research Center.

  • IKV ORGANISED A CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS ON SUPPLY CHAINS AND TRANSPORT CORRIDORS

    IKV organized a conference in Brussels in partnership with ENC on “Supply Chains and Transport Corridors: Towards Greater Connectivity” in partnership with ENC in Brussels.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU CAME TOGETHER WITH THE TRNC PRESIDENT TATAR IN BRUSSELS

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu and his accompanying delegation came together with the President of the TRNC Ersin Tatar, at the TOBB-IKV Brussels Office.

  • NEW IKV BRIEF ON CURRENT STATE OF TÜRKİYE-EU VISA LIBERALIZATION DIALOGUE AND CHALLENGES IN THE SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

    The IKV brief entitled "Current State of Türkiye-EU Visa Liberalization Dialogue and Challenges in the Schengen Visa Application Process" authored by IKV Junior Researcher Tunç İbrahim Ceylan was published as part of IKV Brief Series.

  • NEW IKV BRIEF ON THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN TÜRKİYE AND EU RELATIONS IN THE FIELD OF SECURITY AND DEFENSE

    The IKV brief entitled “Türkiye and the EU in the Field of Security and Defence within the Framework of “Strategic Autonomy”: Opportunities and Challenges” authored by IKV Junior Researcher Hatice Zeynep Şen was published as part of IKV Brief series.

  • IKV ORGANISED A MEETING TITLED “THE FUTURE OF TÜRKİYE-EU RELATIONS IN LIGHT OF THE 2024 TÜRKİYE REPORT”

    IKV organised a meeting titled “The Future of Türkiye-EU Relations in Light of the 2024 Türkiye Report” which was hosted by Marmara University.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU: “LACK OF PROGRESS IN THE EU PROCESS IS ALARMING

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made statements on the European Commission 2024 Enlargement Package and Türkiye report.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS PARTICIPATED IN THE HIGH-LEVEL FORUM ON EU ENLARGEMENT

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the “High-Level Forum on Enlargement” organised by the European Economic and Social Committee.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS MODERATED THE SESSION ON “EXIT FROM COAL”

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas moderated the workshop titled “Just Transition: Insights from Various Phases of the Coal Transition” organised by IPC.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The October 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • IKV DISCUSSED TÜRKİYE-EU RELATIONS IN HUNGARY

    IKV organized a meeting bringing Turkish-Hungarian academics and officials together to discuss EU enlargement and Türkiye-EU relations, in cooperation with Hungary’s leading think tank, MCC Centre for European Studies.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU ATTENDS THE WORLD CHAMBERS FEDERATION SUMMIT

    IKV President Ayhan Zeytinoğlu attended the World Chambers Federation (WCF) Europe and Asia Summit in İstanbul.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU ATTENDED THE 42ND JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

    IKV President Ayhan Zeytinoğlu attended the 42nd Türkiye-EU Joint Consultative Committee Meeting in Cappadocia.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The September 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS, SPOKE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANISED BY ÇAĞ UNIVERSITY

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas spoke at the conference "Beyond Vision: Sustainable Futures in Action—Innovate to Sustain", organised by Çağ University.

  • IKV PARTICIPATED IN THE INDUSTRY 5.0 SESSION AT THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

    IKV participated in the session titled “Industry 5.0: Towards a Systemic Change” at the European Economic and Social Committee with the status as a candidate country.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU: “WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR GERMANY TO REINTRODUCE BORDER CONTROLS?”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu issued a press release on the reimpose border controls by the Federal Republic of Germany.

  • IKV DISCUSSED TÜRKİYE-EU RELATIONS IN DIYARBAKIR

    IKV organized a meeting hosted by the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry, addressing the topics of “Updating the Türkiye-EU Customs Union, the European Green Deal and the Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism, Duty of Care and EU Funds and Programs”.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The August 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • NEW IKV BRIEF ON THE 'EU WASTE FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE: THE 2024 AMENDMENT AND THE CURRENT POSITION OF TÜRKIYE ON WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES'

    The IKV brief entitled "EU Waste Framework Directive: The 2024 Amendment and The Current Position of Türkiye On Waste Management Processes" authored by IKV Junior Researcher Melike Sönmez was published as part of IKV Brief series.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU: “WE ATTACH IMPORTANCE TO OUR FOREIGN MINISTER'S PARTICIPATION IN THE EU FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEETING AND LOOK FORWARD TO NEW STEPS”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement on Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan`s participation in the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The July 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU: “THE EU AI ACT HAS ENTERED INTO FORCE”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement regarding the entry into force of the EU`s Artificial Intelligence regulation.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS, VISITED TÜGİAD

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas paid an auspicious welcome visit to TÜGİAD Secretary General Leman Ateşok Günay.

  • NEW IKV BRIEF ON THE "TÜRKİYE’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE MAASTRICHT ECONOMIC CRITERIA AND MEDIUM-TERM PROGRAMME"

    The IKV brief entitled "Türkiye’s Compliance with the Maastricht Economic Criteria and Medium-Term Programme" authored by IKV Researcher Ahmet Emre Usta and IKV Junior Researcher Hatice Fulya Topyıldız was published as part of IKV Brief series.

  • NEW IKV BRIEF ON THE "INTERNET STRATEGY OF TÜRKIYE AND COMPARISON WITH EU AND OTHER COUNTRIES"

    The IKV brief entitled "Internet Strategy of Türkiye and Comparison with EU and Other Countries" authored by IKV Junior Researcher Bared Çil was published as part of IKV Brief series.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU: “THE EU TO SIGN ITS FIRST DIGITAL TRADE AGREEMENT WITH SINGAPORE”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement highlighting the importance of the agreement with Singapore, which is the EU’s first digital trade agreement.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU: “URSULA VON DER LEYEN RE-ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made statements about Ursula von der Leyen’s re-election as President of the European Commission for the second time.

  • IKV HELD ITS 62ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

    The 62nd General Assembly of İKV was held with the participation of the presidents of the Foundation’s Founding and Trustee Institutions, representatives of Supporting Organisations and delegates.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU: “HIGH-LEVEL TRADE DIALOGUE IS A POSITIVE STEP”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu highlighted the significance of the Türkiye-EU High-Level Dialogue on Trade meeting held in Brussels, considering it a positive step for the development of Türkiye-EU relations.

  • IKV PARTICIPATED IN THE BUSINESS WORLD MEETING AS PART OF THE TÜRKİYE-EU HIGH LEVEL TRADE DIALOGUE

    IKV participated in the business roundtable organised on the margins of the Türkiye-EU High Level Trade Dialogue.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The June 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • HUNGARY ASSUMED THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU

    Hungary took over the Presidency of the EU from Belgium.

  • NEW COMMISSION AND COUNCIL PRESIDENTS NAMED FOR UPCOMING TERM

    At the EU Leaders` Summit held on 27-28 June 2024, the names of the EU leaders who will be in charge for the period 2024-2029 were revealed.

  • IKV ORGANIZED A WEBINAR ON THE NEW ERA IN THE EU INSTITUTIONS AFTER THE EP ELECTIONS

    IKV organized a webinar titled “New Era and New Agenda in the EU Institutions After the EP Elections”.

  • IKV ORGANISED A WEBINAR ON EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS

    IKV organised a webinar titled "European Parliament Election Results, Their Impact and Importance for Türkiye".

  • IKV ORGANIZED A MEETING ON EUROPEAN SECURITY AND TÜRKİYE IN BRUSSELS

    IKV organised a panel titled "New Challenges in European Security and Türkiye: Towards a New Paradigm" in Brussels, in partnership with EPC.

  • IKV ORGANISED A PANEL TITLED “THE ROLE OF METHANE EMISSIONS ON FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE AND POLICY SUGGESTIONS FOR TÜRKİYE”

    IKV organised a panel titled “The Role of Methane Emissions on Fighting Climate Change and Policy Suggestions for Türkiye” in cooperation with Daktilo 1984 and Climate Union.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS SPOKE ON THE EP ELECTIONS

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas gave a speech at the webinar titled "European Parliament Elections" organized by Marmara University International Relations Research and Application Centre.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The May 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS SPOKE AT THE CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the "Development of Multi-Actor Operational Cooperation in Migration Management: Networking Among Migration Management Authorities (MAGNET) Regional Conference" in İstanbul.

  • IKV ORGANISED A PANEL AT THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CONGRESS

    IKV participated in the International Relations Congress held in Ordu and organised a panel on "The Future of the EU and Türkiye".

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS ATTENDED THE WORKSHOP ON TÜRKİYE IN SWEDEN

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the workshop on Türkiye-EU relations organized by the Stockholm University`s Institute for Turkish Studies.

  • IKV İSTANBUL EUIC PARTICIPATED IN THE STUDY VISIT IN POLAND

    IKV İstanbul EU Information Centre participated in the study visits in Poland.

  • “TÜRKİYE IS IN SECOND PLACE IN TERMS OF THE NUMBER OF SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATIONS; TURKISH CITIZENS PAID €85 MILLION JUST FOR VISA APPLICATIONS”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu evaluated the Schengen visa applications of Turkish citizens based on 2023 Schengen statistics.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS DISCUSSED TÜRKİYE-EU RELATIONS IN TRABZON

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the congress titled “Türkiye-European Union Relations in a Changing International System” in Trabzon.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU SPOKE AT THE CONFERENCE ON UPDATING THE CUSTOMS UNION

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu participated as a speaker at the conference titled “Customs Union Upgrade and Expectations of the Business World” organized as part of the Europe Week activities.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS GAVE A LECTURE IN THE TRAINING PROGRAMME ORGANISED BY THE SDG5 NETWORK

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas gave a lecture titled “European Union, General Structure and Development”, in the training programme organised by the SDG5 Network.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS GAVE A TALK ON TÜRKİYE-EU RELATIONS IN TURKISH GERMAN UNIVERSITY

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended at joint conference on Türkiye-Germany-EU Relations arranged with cooperation of Cologne University at Turkish-German University on 10 May 2024, as a guest speaker.

  • EP MEMBERS INMA RODRIGUEZ-PINERO AND CLARA AGUILERA PAID A WORKING VISIT TO IKV

    Members of the EP Inma Rodriguez-Pinero and Clara Aguilera paid a working visit to IKV to discuss Türkiye-EU relations.

  • IKV ORGANISED A CONFERENCE FOR EUROPE DAY

    IKV organised a conference titled “The Current Situation in Türkiye-EU Relations” in cooperation with Marmara University Institute of European Studies.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS DELIVERED A SPEECH AT ISTANBUL BİLGİ UNIVERSITY EUROPE DAY SEMINAR

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas participated in the Europe Day seminar organized by the International Relations Club at Istanbul Bilgi University and gave a speech about Türkiye-EU relations.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS SPOKE AT ISTANBUL AREL UNIVERSITY EUROPE DAY PANEL

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas participated as a speaker in the Europe Day panel held at Istanbul Arel University.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS PARTICIPATED IN THE EUROPE DAY EVENT ORGANIZED BY THE EU DELEGATION AND İBB

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the Europe Day reception organized by the EU Delegation to Türkiye at the Haliç Congress Center, hosted by İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS SPOKE AT THE EUROPE DAY EVENT AT BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the Europe Day seminar titled “Current Crises and Future of the EU” organized by Bahçeşehir University Department of Political Science and International Relations.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU “WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING AN EVER-GROWING NUMBER OF PROBLEMS AND BOTTLENECKS IN THE SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION PROCESS”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu issued a statement regarding the difficulties and obstacles experienced during the Schengen visa application process.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS ATTENDED THE CIVIL SOCIETY MEETING WITH THE EUROPEAN COMISSION’S DIRECTOR-GENERAL FOR ENLARGEMENT KOOPMAN

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the working breakfast with theDirector General of the European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations of the European Commission, Gert Jan Koopman.

  • IKV ORGANISED A MEETING TITLED “THE FUTURE OF THE EU AND TÜRKİYE”

    IKV organised a meeting titled “The Future of the EU and Türkiye”, in collaboration with Istanbul University COPFUTUREU Jean Monnet Module.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The April 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS PRESENTED IKV AT THINK TANKS SUMMIT

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the Think Tanks Summit organized by Galatasaray University International Law and Diplomacy Club.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS ATTENDED THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CENTER FOR APPLIED TÜRKİYE STUDIES

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas attended the meeting organized by the Center for Applied Turkish Studies in Berlin.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS PARTICIPATED IN THE CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF EU ENLARGEMENT

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas participated as a speaker in the meeting "Progressive Views for the Future of EU Enlargement" organized by the European Foundation for Progressive Studies and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Brussels.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS SPOKE AT THE WEBINAR TITLED "GLOBAL TRADE AND ITS EFFECTS ON POLITICS"

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas participated as a speaker in the webinar organized by TUSIAD Global Politics Forum in cooperation with Global Affairs Forum.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU: “REFORMS SHOULD BE PRIORITIZED AFTER LOCAL ELECTIONS”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement after the local elections held on 31 March 2024 Sunday.

  • IKV ORGANISED A MEETING ON FREE MOVEMENT AND MIGRATION

    IKV organised a meeting titled "Current Issues in Türkiye-EU Relations: Free Movement and Migration - The Limits of Transactional Cooperation".

  • IKV İSTANBUL EUIC PARTICIPATED IN THE ANTALYA YOUTH FORUM

    IKV Istanbul EU Information Centre participated in the Antalya Youth Forum on critical digital literacy with students from the faculties of communication of five different universities in İstanbul.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS MET WITH THE EMBASSY UNDERSECRETARIES OF EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas met with the Deputy Chiefs of Mission and Undersecretaries of Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU ATTENDED THE EU ENLARGEMENT CONFERENCE

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu spoke at the EU Enlargement Conference organized by EUROCHAMBRES in Brussels.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The March 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY MESSAGE FROM IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement on the occasion of 8 March International Women’s Day.

  • IKV CHAIRPERSON ZEYTİNOĞLU PARTICIPATED IN "EU-KAYSERİ BUSINESS FORUM 2024"

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu attended the "EU-Kayseri Business Forum 2024" hosted by the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS PARTICIPATED IN THE "KEYS TO SUSTAINABILITY" PANEL

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas participated as a speaker in the panel titled "Keys to Sustainability".

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS SPOKE ABOUT TÜRKİYE-EU RELATIONS AT ODAP WEBINAR

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas delivered a speech and presentation on "EU-Türkiye Relations in the Context of Current Developments" at the webinar organized by the Middle East, Eurasia and Asia-Pacific Research Platform (ODAP).

  • IKV ORGANISED A WORKSHOP ON THE TÜRKİYE-EU CUSTOMS UNION

    IKV, organised a workshop on Customs Union in cooperation with the BDU International Businesspersons and Diplomats Union

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The February 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS SPOKE AT BRUXIRCLE TRAINING PROGRAM

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas participated as a speaker in the online training seminar organized by Bruxircle.

  • “WESTERN NATIONS SHOULD RECONSIDER THEIR DECISION TO PAUSE FUNDING FOR GAZA”

    Economic Development Foundation issued a statement on the suspension of aid to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS GAVE A SEMINAR ON TÜRKİYE-EU RELATIONS

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas participated in the webinar on "Türkiye-EU Relations: Recent Developments, Challenges and Opportunities" at the Foreign Policy Institute Diplomat School.

  • THE APPROVAL OF SWEDEN'S NATO MEMBERSHIP BY THE GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF TÜRKİYE IS A CRITICAL STEP FOR EUROPEAN SECURITY

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu made a statement on the approval of the protocol on Sweden`s NATO membership by the GNAT.

  • “TÜRKİYE-ITALY RELATIONS ARE IMPORTANT FOR EUROPEAN SECURITY AFTER PRIME MINISTER MELONI'S VISIT”

    IKV Chairperson Ayhan Zeytinoğlu issued a press release evaluating Türkiye-Italy relations in the context of Italian Prime Minister Meloni’s visit.

  • THE LATEST ISSUE OF IKV MONTHLY IS OUT

    The January 2024 issue of IKV Monthly has been published.

  • IKV SECRETARY GENERAL NAS CONDUCTED A SEMINAR ON THE EU'S PANDEMIC AND HEALTH POLICY

    IKV Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Nas conducted a seminar as part of the Jean Monnet module titled "GRADEU" at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University.

  • BELGIUM TAKES OVER THE PRESIDENCY OF THE EU COUNCIL

    Belgium takes over the Presidency of the EU Council from Spain.