Turkey-EU relations: Road to nowhere or hope for progress? An analysis in light of the enlargement policy-concepts, tools and prospects
Abstract
This study aims at analysing main approaches, concepts and tools of the recent enlargement wave of the European Union on the basis of the policy documents specific to the design and implementation of such policy. Analysis of the main elements of the enlargement policy and the necessary reforms for preparing the EU for enlargement as per the concept of “integration capacity” pave the way for certain initial assessments regarding the future of EU’s deepening and widening and their intertwined nature, as well as putting into perspective the future prospects of Turkey-EU relations
Keywords
European Union, EU enlargement, EU integration capacity, EU-Turkey relations
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