A breakthrough year in relations between Turkey and the European Union – an attempt to take stock

Abstract:

September 2016 marks the passing of one year has passed since the outbreak of the EU migration crisis which became the basis of unprecedented co-operation between Turkey and the EU. Even though this co-operation there have been certain tensions in the Turkish-EU relations, Turkey’s aim was not to break off with the EU but to develop a new model of strategic relations which better serves its own interests.