Research Article

The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme

Number: Advanced Online Publication Early Pub Date: November 4, 2026
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The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme

Abstract

Digitalization has played a significant role in the relationship between the European Union and Türkiye since the beginning of the 2000s. It constitutes a significant component of strategic economic and technological cooperation beyond the political vision of the European Union (EU). Türkiye either participates as a partner in the European Union’s digital transformation programs in line with its objectives of economic development and technological advancement, or closely monitors these processes. Research on the Digital Europe programme remains quite limited, and there is no study that specifically examines Türkiye’s position in this programme. The programme specifically focuses on the key issues of contemporary digital transformation, with objectives including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, digital skills, semiconductors, and digital capacity building. The objectives of the programme, the expectations of Türkiye and its potential contributions are the main research questions. It utilizes the document analysis technique to analyze data from EU documents, records of video conferences organized by the Directorate for EU Affairs, and official websites. This study explains the opportunities for Türkiye, and emphasizes the importance of broader and deeper participation in the programme. Moreover, it highlights Türkiye’s impact on the achievement of the EU’s programme objectives.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Political Science (Other), European Union-Turkiye Relations

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

November 4, 2026

Publication Date

-

Submission Date

January 22, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 7, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

APA
Demirhan, K. (2026). The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme. Ankara Avrupa Çalışmaları Dergisi, Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.32450/aacd.1869914
AMA
1.Demirhan K. The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme. ARES. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.32450/aacd.1869914
Chicago
Demirhan, Kamil. 2026. “The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme”. Ankara Avrupa Çalışmaları Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.32450/aacd.1869914.
EndNote
Demirhan K (November 1, 2026) The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme. Ankara Avrupa Çalışmaları Dergisi Advanced Online Publication
IEEE
[1]K. Demirhan, “The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme”, ARES, no. Advanced Online Publication, Nov. 2026, doi: 10.32450/aacd.1869914.
ISNAD
Demirhan, Kamil. “The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme”. Ankara Avrupa Çalışmaları Dergisi. Advanced Online Publication (November 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.32450/aacd.1869914.
JAMA
1.Demirhan K. The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme. ARES. 2026. doi:10.32450/aacd.1869914.
MLA
Demirhan, Kamil. “The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme”. Ankara Avrupa Çalışmaları Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication, Nov. 2026, doi:10.32450/aacd.1869914.
Vancouver
1.Kamil Demirhan. The Digital Europe Programme: Türkiye’s Expectations and Contributions to the Programme. ARES. 2026 Nov. 1;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.32450/aacd.1869914

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