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

Year 2024, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 18 - 31, 30.06.2024
https://doi.org/10.62425/jirs.1428448

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.

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  • HAK-İŞ. (2020). Eu Day Message from Arslan. Retrieved fromhttps://hakis.org.tr/haberler.php?action=haber_detay&htype=1&id=3217
  • Izmir Bel. (2023). Arzu Çerkezoğlu: Our issue is to build a democratic republic. Retrieved from https://www.izmir.bel.tr/tr/Haberler/arzu-cerkezoglu-meselemiz-demokratik-bir-cumhuriyeti-insa-etmektir/48220/156
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  • Krzyżanowski, M. (2009). The discursive construction of European identities: A multi-level approach to discourse and identity in the transforming European Union. Discourse & Society, 21(1), 133-153.
  • Müftüler-Baç, M. (2016). Turkey's accession to the European Union: The impact of the EU's internal dynamics. International Studies Perspectives, 17(4), 462-477.
  • Noutcheva, G., & Aydın-Düzgit, S. (2012). Lost in Europeanisation: The Western Balkans and Turkey. West European Politics, 35(1), 59-78.
  • Öniş, Z., & Yılmaz, Ş. (2009). Between Europeanization and Euro-Asianism: Foreign policy activism in Turkey during the AKP era. Turkish Studies, 10(1), 7-24.
  • Sabah. (2023). Visa reaction from TÜRK-İŞ President Atalay to EU countries. Retrieved from https://www.sabah.com.tr/haberleri/turk-is
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  • TISK.(2022). Joint Sharing Forum - International Organizations Session. Retrieved from [TISK’s YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7EdJ_KYFaI)
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Çıkar Grupları ve AB-Türkiye İlişkileri: İşçi Sendikaları ve İşveren Sendikalarına Yönelik Eleştirel Bir Söylem Analizi

Year 2024, Volume: 4 Issue: 1, 18 - 31, 30.06.2024
https://doi.org/10.62425/jirs.1428448

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Türkiye'deki işçi sendikalarının (TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, DİSK) ve işveren sendikalarının (DİSK, TİSK) Türkiye'nin AB'ye katılımına ilişkin bakış açılarını incelemektedir. Eleştirel Söylem Analizi yönteminin kullanılmasıyla bu grupların söylemlerinin AB-Türkiye ilişkilerindeki ekonomik, siyasi ve sosyal unsurların karmaşık etkileşimini nasıl yansıttığını ortaya çıkarılmaktadır. Söylemler ve açık belgeleri analiz eden araştırma, ortak ve farklı bakış açılarını ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Bulgular, eşit bir AB entegrasyonuna yönelik isteği ortaya koysa da egemenlik, ekonomik kazanımlar ve sosyal adalet konusunda daha belirgin bir vurgu gözlemlenmiştir. Özetle bu çalışma, Türkiye'nin AB ilişkilerindeki konumuna ve çeşitli çıkar gruplarının anlatılarının uluslararası politika oluşturma üzerindeki etkisine ışık tutuyor.

References

  • Al-Ain. (2023). Ergun Atalay Criticizes EU Visa Policies. Retrieved from [Al-Ain News, https://tr.al-ain.com/article/atalaydan-abyevize-tepkisi].
  • Aydın-Düzgit, S., & Tocci, N. (2015). Turkey and the European Union. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Beyers, J., Eising, R., & Maloney, W. (2008). Researching interest group politics in Europe and elsewhere. West European Politics, 31(6), 1103-1128. https://doi.org/10.1080/01402380802370443
  • Börzel, T. A., & Risse, T. (2003). Conceptualizing the domestic impact of Europe. In K. Featherstone & C. M. Radaelli (Eds.), The Politics of Europeanization. Oxford University Press.
  • Bouwen, P. (2002). Corporate lobbying in the European Union. Journal of European Public Policy, 9(3), 365-390.
  • Cicioğlu, F. (2013). Türkiye’nin Avrupa Birliği Adaylık Sürecine HAK-İŞ'in Yaklaşımı. Uluslararası Emek ve Toplum Dergisi, 2(3), 29-51.
  • Chilton, P. (2004). Analysing Political Discourse: Theory and Practice. Routledge.
  • DISK. (2009). The Situation of Trade Unions in Turkey and ETUC. Retrieved from https://disk.org.tr/2009/07/turkiyedesendikalarin-durumu-ve-etuc/
  • Fairclough, N. (1992). Discourse and Social Change. Polity Press.
  • Fairclough, N. (1995). Media Discourse. Edward Arnold.
  • Fairclough, N., & Wodak, R. (1997). Critical discourse analysis. In T. A. van Dijk (Ed.), Discourse Studies: A Multidisciplinary Introduction. Sage Publications.
  • HAK-İŞ. (2020). Eu Day Message from Arslan. Retrieved fromhttps://hakis.org.tr/haberler.php?action=haber_detay&htype=1&id=3217
  • Izmir Bel. (2023). Arzu Çerkezoğlu: Our issue is to build a democratic republic. Retrieved from https://www.izmir.bel.tr/tr/Haberler/arzu-cerkezoglu-meselemiz-demokratik-bir-cumhuriyeti-insa-etmektir/48220/156
  • Keyman, E. F., & Gümüşçü, Ş. (2014). Democracy, identity and foreign policy in Turkey: Hegemony through transformation. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Krzyżanowski, M. (2009). The discursive construction of European identities: A multi-level approach to discourse and identity in the transforming European Union. Discourse & Society, 21(1), 133-153.
  • Müftüler-Baç, M. (2016). Turkey's accession to the European Union: The impact of the EU's internal dynamics. International Studies Perspectives, 17(4), 462-477.
  • Noutcheva, G., & Aydın-Düzgit, S. (2012). Lost in Europeanisation: The Western Balkans and Turkey. West European Politics, 35(1), 59-78.
  • Öniş, Z., & Yılmaz, Ş. (2009). Between Europeanization and Euro-Asianism: Foreign policy activism in Turkey during the AKP era. Turkish Studies, 10(1), 7-24.
  • Sabah. (2023). Visa reaction from TÜRK-İŞ President Atalay to EU countries. Retrieved from https://www.sabah.com.tr/haberleri/turk-is
  • Schimmelfennig, F., & Sedelmeier, U. (2004). Governance by conditionality: EU rule transfer to the candidate countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Journal of European Public Policy, 11(4), 661-679.
  • TISK.(2022). Joint Sharing Forum - International Organizations Session. Retrieved from [TISK’s YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7EdJ_KYFaI)
  • TÜRK-İŞ. (2014). Türk-İş President Ergün Atalay's Speech At The Consultation Meeting Held at TOBB Headquarters.
  • Van Dijk, T. A. (1993). Principles of Critical Discourse Analysis. Discourse & Society, 4(2), 249-283.
  • Van Dijk, T. A. (2001). Multidisciplinary CDA: A plea for diversity. In R. Wodak & M. Meyer (Eds.), Methods of Critical Discourse Analysis. SAGE Publications.
  • Wodak, R. (2001). The discourse-historical approach. In R. Wodak & M. Meyer (Eds.), Methods of Critical Discourse Analysis. SAGE Publications.
  • Wodak, R., & Meyer, M. (2009). Methods for Critical Discourse Analysis. SAGE Publications Ltd.
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Primary Language English
Subjects European Union, European Union-Turkiye Relations
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Orhan Günay

Publication Date June 30, 2024
Submission Date January 30, 2024
Acceptance Date April 24, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024 Volume: 4 Issue: 1

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APA 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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