A Thorough Examination of the Customs Union Agreement and Its Ramifications on Turkey-European Union Relations is Imperative

Authors : Emrullah Bardakçi

Pages : 128-138

Doi:10.58724/assam.1776593

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Publication Date : 2025-11-12

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The Customs Union Agreement, which took effect in 1995, signified a pivotal moment in the economic relationship between Turkey and the European Union (EU). This study employs a multidimensional analytical approach to examine the repercussions of the agreement on the Turkish economy. It assesses the transformation of the trade structure, sector-based changes, investment movements, and contributions to industrialization processes. The study also examines in detail how the Customs Union has shaped Turkey\\\'s foreign trade composition, the extent to which integration with the EU has deepened, and the structural problems encountered in this process. Moreover, it underscores that the prevailing agreement has become inadequate to address the evolving dynamics of contemporary trade conditions, thereby underscoring the necessity for a comprehensive update. The analyses, supported by graphs and tables, reveal the need for a new paradigm in Turkey-EU relations, particularly highlighting the need to redefine cooperation in light of digitalization, green transformation, and global supply chain changes.
Keywords : Gümrük Birliği, Türkiye-AB İlişkileri, Dış Ticaret, Ekonomik Entegrasyon

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