37th EU-Turkey Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) - Related Opinions

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The role of Turkey in the refugee crisis (own-initiative opinion)

Adopted on 14/02/2018
Reference: 
REX/476-EESC-2016
Rapporteur: 
Dimitris DIMITRIADIS (Employers - GR I / Greece)

Turkey’s geographical position makes it a first reception and transit country for many refugees and migrants. As the result of an unprecedented influx of people seeking refuge, the country currently hosts more than 2.7 million registered Syrian refugees and is making commendable efforts to provide them with humanitarian aid and support. The EU is committed to assist Turkey in dealing with this challenge.

 

EESC opinion: The role of Turkey in the refugee crisis (own-initiative opinion)

Enhancement of the EU-Turkey bilateral trade relations and the modernisation of the Customs Union

Adopted on 14/12/2016
Reference: 
REX/468-EESC-2016-3440
Rapporteur: 
Dimitris DIMITRIADIS (Employers - GR I / Greece)

The EESC still considers that Turkey remains a very important partner and that the political will exists to increase levels of cooperation, but only provided that compliance with the fundamental European values and the principles of democracy, the rule of law and human rights is ensured. The EESC believes that ongoing developments have rendered the current Customs Union (CU) agreement obsolete and that the parties to the agreement will have to start serious negotiations on strengthening their economic ties by establishing a new type of trade agreement that reflects current needs. The recent adjustments and best practices implemented in various trade agreements have transformed models for sustainability, transparency and the involvement of the social partners and civil society in international trade agreements.

EESC opinion: Enhancement of the EU-Turkey bilateral trade relations and the modernisation of the Customs Union

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