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Session II: The economic impact of Turkey’s EU accession
Fears about jobs and growth are a key factor behind West European opposition
to Turkish EU accession. Similarly, many Turks doubt that the customs union with
the EU has been good for their country and some they are apprehensive about the
impact that EU membership will have on their country. This session will explore
the economic implications of Turkish EU accession for both the existing EU members
and for Turkey by putting forward questions such as: In how far will the EU accession
process shape economic policy making and reforms in Turkey? What are Turkey’s
main economic challenges (dual economy, employment, shadow economy, education
and innovation, etc)? How will Turkey sustain the reform momentum over a decade
or more? Could there be a popular backlash against the accession objective if
successive governments seek to sell painful reforms in the name of EU membership?
How will Turkey’s accession affect the existing member-states? Are fears of an
influx of cheap workers from Turkey justified? What does the EU need to do to
prepare for a successful Turkish membership?
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