Conference on EU-Turkey Relations
22 September 2017, 10:00-17:15
Istanbul Bilgi University
E3-101 santralistanbul Campus
European Institute Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence of Istanbul Bilgi University in collaboration with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, TÜSES, KÜYEREL, Science Academy, Turkey and SODEV have organized an International Conference on “EU-Turkey Relations” at the santralistanbul campus on 22 September 2017.
Enclosed you will find the Program.
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 |