This International Conference on “EU-Turkey Relations” is organized by the European Institute and Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence of Istanbul Bilgi University in collaboration with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, TÜSES, KÜYEREL, Science Academy, Turkey and SODEV. Turabder’s member Prof. Dr. Ilter Turan will give a presentation on Parliamentary Democracy and Governance in the EU.
| 10.00 – 10.30 | Registration and Coffee |
| 10.30 – 10.45 | Opening Speeches
Prof. Dr. Ege Yazgan, Acting Rector, İstanbul Bilgi University Daniela Kuzu, Deputy Representative, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung |
| 10.45 – 12.15 | Economics Session
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Cem Başlevent Prof. Dr. Şevket Pamuk: EU and Turkey’s Economic Development Prof. Dr. Refet Gürkaynak: EU as a Carrot and Anchor for Economic Policymaking in Turkey Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lars Nilsson: Extending and Deepening EU Trade Relations: An Overview of Current Issues and Future Challenges |
| 12.15 – 13.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30 – 15.00 | Politics Session
Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Emre Erdoğan Prof. Dr. İlter Turan: Parliamentary Democracy and Governance in the EU Prof. Dr. Ayhan Kaya: Populism, Migration and Islam in the EU Assoc. Prof. Nicolas Monceau: Democratic Responsiveness of the EU |
| 15.00 – 15.30 | Break |
| 15.30 – 17.00 | Security Session
Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Erhan Doğan Prof. Dr. Gencer Özcan: EU, Turkey and the Middle East Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Somer: EU, Turkey and the Kurdish Question Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raffaele Marchetti: Transnational Risks and Opportunities in the EU-Turkey Relationship |
| 17.00 – 17.15 | Closing Remarks |
