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EU and Turkey

EU and Turkey. Supported by the European Commission (DG ENV). Turkey and EU relation. 1959 : First application to join what was then the European Economic Community (EEC) . 1963 : Ankara Association Agreement :envisaged the progressive establishment of a customs union

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EU and Turkey

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  1. EU and Turkey Supported by the European Commission (DG ENV) 04/2007

  2. Turkey and EU relation • 1959: First application to join what was then the European Economic Community (EEC) . • 1963: Ankara Association Agreement :envisaged the progressive establishment of a customs union • 1987: Turkey applied for full membership • 1995: Custom Union established between EU and Turkey • 1999 :European Council in Helsinki , Turkey become officially candidates • 1999:Beginning of Accession process • 2001:Partnership for the accession of Turkey signed, revision in 2003-2006 • 2004:Turkey sufficiently fulfilled the Copenhagen political criteria • 2005: Start of accession negotiations 04/2007

  3. Financial Instrument in Turkey • Instrument as Euro Mediterranean country 1995-2006 • New instrument as Candidate country for 2007-2013 04/2007

  4. Instrument for Euro Mediterranean countries MEDA (Main instrument of economic and financial cooperation under the Euro-Mediterranean partnership) Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, the Palestinian Territory, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey 04/2007

  5. Objective: To implement the cooperation measures designed to help Mediterranean non-member countries reform their economic and social structures and mitigate the social and environmental consequences of economic development. Two periods: 1995-1999: Budget EUR 3,435 Billion. 2000-2006: Budget EUR 5,350 Billion. BENEFICIARIES • Regions • Local authorities, • Regional organisations • Public agencies • Local communities • Organisations supporting business • Private operators • Cooperatives associations • Non-governmental organisations • Foundations 04/2007

  6. General objectives To reinforce political stability and democracy To create a euro-mediterranean free trade area, economic and social cooperation Taking into account human and cultural dimension General measures Economic transition of Mediterranean non-member countries( Free Trade Area) As support for jobs creation, SME, private investment, industrial cooperation… Sustainable socio-economic development As promotion of youth exchange ,cultural cooperation, strengthen human rights, democracy… Regional, sub-regional and cross-border cooperation As Development of structure for regional cooperation, trade, exchange between civil society EU and Euro med Countries General activities Technical assistance Training Institution building Information seminar Studies Project for investment 04/2007

  7. Financing Form: Grants managed by European Commission Risk capital provided and managed by EBI Interest rate subsidies for EIB loans within the framework of environmental cooperation Programming Strategy paper 2000-2006( National and Regional level) Define long term objectives and priorities National Indicative Programme Regional Indicative Programme (three year period) Define main objective , guidelines , priority sector of community support, indicative amounts and criteria Financing decision (each year basis NIP and RIP) Lists of projects to be financed Annual Report from European Commission to European Parliament and Council (each year) Summarise actions financed and results obtained in comparison to the Strategic Paper 04/2007

  8. New instrument as Candidate country for 2007-2013 IAP Instrument for pre accession assistance Beneficiary countries are divided into two categories EU candidate countries Croatia, Turkey and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; Potential candidate countries in the Western Balkans Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia including Kosovo Regulation (2006)1085:Establishing an instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance 04/2007

  9. IAP in Turkey Total:EUR 1,468 Billion for 2007-2013 Main objectives: To provide targeted assistance with a simplified instrument to prepare candidate countries to manage European funds covering the same areas Expected budgets 2007: EUR 497 Million 2008: EUR 538 Million 2009: EUR 566 Million 2010: EUR 653 Million • Goals: • Implementation of Copenhague Criteria • To support economic and social cohesion • To promote implementation of the Communitarian Acquis • To promote political and social dialogue between EU and Turkey 04/2007

  10. Priorities: • Democratic institutions and the rule of law • Administration, carry out economic reforms • Promote respect for human as well as minority rights and gender equality • Support the development of civil society and advance regional co-operation • Contribute to sustainable development and poverty reduction With five components: 1.Transition assistance and institution building 2.Cross border cooperation European states and IAP countries 3.Regional development Transports, environment and economic development 4.Human resources development Enforce human capital and combating exclusion 5.Rural development IPA financial assistance can be suspended by a Council decision (qualified majority needed) if a country does not fulfil the commitments made in its partnership agreement for EU accession or European partnership (regarding respect of human rights and the rights of minority groups). 04/2007

  11. Multi Annual Programmes Multi-Annual Indicative Planning Three-Year Strategy Document (areas of intervention and main priorities) 04/2007

  12. Multi-annual indicative financial framework for 2008-2013 Million EUR current prices 04/2007

  13. Cross border cooperation between Greece and Turkey • Objectives 2000-2006: • Upgrading the infrastructure and developing cross-border cooperation in social and economic sectors • Four priorities: • Cross-border Infrastructure • Economic Development and Employment • Quality of life / Environment / Culture • Technical Assistance The eligible region covers the entire land and maritime neighbouring areas of Greece and Turkey Total resources :EUR 66 MillionGreece: EUR 46,6 MillionTurkey: EUR 19,35 Million 04/2007

  14. Cross border cooperation within IAP • Objectives 2007-2013: • to promote the creation and development of cooperation networks between border regions and the establishment of links between these networks and wider Community networks . • To promote good neighbourly relations • To foster stability, security and prosperity in the mutual interest of all countries • To encourage their harmonious, balanced and sustainable development • To promote economic social development in borders areas • To promote local “ people to people” type of actions • Eligible actions: • Improvement of infrastructures and the provision of local water, gas and electricity • supplies • Environmental protection • Agricultural and rural development; • Local economic development • Training and employment measures • Justice and home affairs 04/2007

  15. Cross border cooperation within IAP Three stand of cooperation:At land and maritime borders with member states( coordination between IAP and ERDF)South East Europe transnational programme and mediterranean transnational programmeBorders with mediterranean countries (coordination between IAP and ENPI)The black sea programme and the mediterranean programmeAt borders among candidates and potential candidates essentially Western BalkansExample of IAP cross border associated countries Turkey-Greece, Bulgaria-Turkey Joint programme:Document giving strategy, priorities 04/2007

  16. Useful links: http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/index_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/funds/ipa/index_en.htm http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/e50020.htm http://eu.istanbul.gov.tr/Default.aspx?pid=8445 http://www.deltur.ec.europa.eu/Default.asp?lang=1 04/2007

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