The Rise and Fall of Europeanization

The book analyzes Turkey-EU relations in the light of Europeanization, Populism and Differentiated Integration. It examines how populist rhetoric shapes politics and public opinion and argues that one should refrain from characterizing Turkey-EU relations as a strategic partnership since that holds the risk to overshadow democratic norms and values

The 2000s started with massive support for Europeanization but now, in 2017, whether the negotiations should be suspended is debated. What happened? How did we come to this point? And maybe more importantly, what is next for Turkey-EU relations? Those are some of the questions that this book tries to dwell upon. In its effort to answer these questions, it starts with a reminder of the golden years of Europeanization. The second part is on Populism and how populist rhetoric frames not only the politics, but also the public opinion on Turkey-EU relations. Finally, Differentiated Integration (DI) models, as alternative cooperation mechanisms, are analyzed. It is argued that DI models hold the risk of turning Turkey-EU relations into more interest-based pragmatic ones and overshadow democratic norms and values.

Autorentext

Çi dem Üstün holds a PhD in European Studies from the University of Limerick (Ireland) and got her associate professorship also on EU Studies. She is affiliated with the Association of Development, Migration and Social Policies (DEMIS) in Izmir. She published on issues related to Turkey-EU relations and regional cooperation in the neighborhood regions.

Inhalt

Europeanization in Turkey - Populism in Turkey and EU member states, i.e. France, the UK and the Netherlands - Populist rhetoric and the public opinion - Alternatives to full membership: Differentiated Integration (DI) - Effect of DI on democratization and protection of fundamental rights - Democratic norms and values