Turkey's Integration into the European Union

Legal Dimension

Edited by Belgin Akçay and Sebnem Akipek - Contributions by Gamze Öz; A. Asli Bilgin; Ilke Göçmen; Ersin Civan and Derya Büyüktani

Relations between Turkey and the European Union have a very long history. Officially, they began with the Ankara Agreement. Following the signature of this Agreement, the relationship has undergone many developments. Some authors compare this relation to a turbulent marriage; though it has its share of problems, it remains an ongoing one, and both parties have managed to stay together. The book is designed to include discussion of consumer protection law, competition law, the dispute settlement procedures, the principle of non-discrimination on grounds of nationality with regard to Turkish workers in the European Union and Union workers in Turkey, as well as an overview of Turkey-EU relations that consists of legal, political and economic assessments on Turkish accession to the European Union.

This book aims to draw a framework regarding the Turkish Law and enable the readers to learn about Turkish Law. Though it could easily be stated that though there are certain points to be completed, most aspects of Turkish Law are in harmony with EU Law. Turkey has taken many important steps in the past 50 year history with the EU, and especially from the legal perspective, has fulfilled most of the important goals. Thus, readers will also have a vision of this development, and of Turkish Law as a whole, after reading this book.

Lexington Books

Pages: 152 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼

978-0-7391-8174-4 • Hardback • June 2013 • $91.00 • (£70.00)

978-0-7391-8175-1 • eBook • June 2013 • $86.50 • (£67.00)

Subjects: Political Science / World / European, Law / Government / General, Political Science / International Relations / Treaties

Turkey's Integration into the European Union

Legal Dimension

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Summary

Relations between Turkey and the European Union have a very long history. Officially, they began with the Ankara Agreement. Following the signature of this Agreement, the relationship has undergone many developments. Some authors compare this relation to a turbulent marriage; though it has its share of problems, it remains an ongoing one, and both parties have managed to stay together. The book is designed to include discussion of consumer protection law, competition law, the dispute settlement procedures, the principle of non-discrimination on grounds of nationality with regard to Turkish workers in the European Union and Union workers in Turkey, as well as an overview of Turkey-EU relations that consists of legal, political and economic assessments on Turkish accession to the European Union.

This book aims to draw a framework regarding the Turkish Law and enable the readers to learn about Turkish Law. Though it could easily be stated that though there are certain points to be completed, most aspects of Turkish Law are in harmony with EU Law. Turkey has taken many important steps in the past 50 year history with the EU, and especially from the legal perspective, has fulfilled most of the important goals. Thus, readers will also have a vision of this development, and of Turkish Law as a whole, after reading this book.

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Lexington Books

Pages: 152 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼

978-0-7391-8174-4 • Hardback • June 2013 • $91.00 • (£70.00)

978-0-7391-8175-1 • eBook • June 2013 • $86.50 • (£67.00)

Subjects: Political Science / World / European, Law / Government / General, Political Science / International Relations / Treaties

Author

Belgin Akçay is a Professor in the Department of Economic Policy at Ankara University. She holds a BA degree in Economics from 9 Eylul University and received a MBA degree in Economics from Ankara University. Also, she, who got the techinical scholarship from British Council, received a MBA degree in Economics Development from Leicester University, United Kingdom. She obtained Ph.D from Gazi University. She was a Post-Doctoral Research fellow at Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A during 2000-2002. In addition to her academic experience, she has worked in different positions at government. She holds Jean Monnet Chair of EU economic integration at Ankara University.

Sebnem Akipek is a Professor in the Department of Civil Law in Law School at Ankara University. She has been working as a ChiefLegal Advisor at Middle East Technical University since 2001. Also, she is a director of Vocational School of Justice Principal. Sebnem Akipek was educated at Ankara University (BSc in Law), London School of Economics (LLM in Law), and Ankara University (PhD in Law). She is the author of numerous articles and books published in Turkey and abroad.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Changing Patterns in Turkey-EU Relations: From Association to Full Membership
By Belgin Akçay and Derya Büyüktanir

Chapter 2: The Developments in Turkish Consumer Protection Law and the Effects of EU Law on These Developments
By Sebnem Akipek
Chapter 3: From Association: Turning into a Teenager with the same role model "18 year Turkish Competition Law”
By Gamze Öz

Chapter 4: The Dispute Settlement Procedures in Ankara Agreement-Decision No.1/95 and the Jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice
By Asli Bilgin

Chapter 5: The Principle of Non-Discrimination on Grounds of Nationality with regard to Turkish Workers in the European Union and Union Workers in Turkey
By Ilke Göçmen and Orhan Ersun Civan

Conclusion