Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations

Orhan Günay

doi:10.62425/jirs.1428448

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Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations

Abstract

This study delves into the perspectives of Turkish labor unions (TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, DİSK) and employers' associations (DİSK, TİSK) about Turkey's EU accession. Employing Critical Discourse Analysis, it uncovers how these narratives mirror the intricate interplay of economic, political, and social elements in EU-Turkey relations. Analyzing speeches and documents, the research spots common and differing viewpoints. The findings reveal a universal desire for just EU integration, but with distinct emphases on sovereignty, economy, and social justice. This work sheds light on Turkey's unique position in EU affairs and the influence of various interest group narratives on international policy-making.

Keywords

EU-Turkey Relations, Critical Discourse Analysis, Interest Groups

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English

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European Union, European Union-Turkiye Relations

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Research Article

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Orhan Günay ^*
Türkiye

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June 30, 2024

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January 30, 2024

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April 24, 2024

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Year 2024 Volume: 4 Number: 1

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https://doi.org/10.62425/jirs.1428448

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Günay, O. (2024). Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations. Uluslararası İlişkiler Çalışmaları Dergisi, 4(1), 18-31. https://doi.org/10.62425/jirs.1428448

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1.Günay O. Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations. Journal of International Relations Studies. 2024;4(1):18-31. doi:10.62425/jirs.1428448

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Günay, Orhan. 2024. “Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations”. Uluslararası İlişkiler Çalışmaları Dergisi 4 (1): 18-31. https://doi.org/10.62425/jirs.1428448.

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Günay O (June 1, 2024) Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations. Uluslararası İlişkiler Çalışmaları Dergisi 4 1 18–31.

IEEE

[1]O. Günay, “Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations”, Journal of International Relations Studies, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 18–31, June 2024, doi: 10.62425/jirs.1428448.

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Günay, Orhan. “Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations”. Uluslararası İlişkiler Çalışmaları Dergisi 4/1 (June 1, 2024): 18-31. https://doi.org/10.62425/jirs.1428448.

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1.Günay O. Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations. Journal of International Relations Studies. 2024;4:18–31.

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Günay, Orhan. “Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations”. Uluslararası İlişkiler Çalışmaları Dergisi, vol. 4, no. 1, June 2024, pp. 18-31, doi:10.62425/jirs.1428448.

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1.Orhan Günay. Interest Groups and EU-Turkey Relations: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Labor Unions and Employers’ Associations. Journal of International Relations Studies. 2024 Jun. 1;4(1):18-31. doi:10.62425/jirs.1428448

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