EU Turkey Civic Commission

Main EU Legislative Proposals: The EUTCC seeks to ensure that the accession process is used to achieve respect for human and minority rights in Turkey, as well as a peaceful, just and democratic solution to the Kurdish situation. It monitors the European Commission’s performance in ensuring Turkey’s full compliance with the accession criteria, as defined within the meaning of the accession agreements, and conducts regular audits to that end. It disseminates accurate and objective information to EU institutions, other governmental and non-governmental organizations and to the public in Turkey and the EU in order to bring attention both to the progress Turkey has made and the shortcomings that persist. It also seeks to play a positive role in the negotiation process by making recommendations and acting as a point of contact for the parties involved.

Communication Activities: The EUTCC organizes every year a conference in the European Parliament in Brussels on “The EU, Turkey and the Kurds” and publishes a final resolution. Final resolution of the 17th conference in March 2023: http://eutcc.net/?p=1296 The EUTCC provides a monthly newsletter: http://eutcc.net/?p=1525 The EUTCC publish regularly statements: http://eutcc.net/?p=1397 The EUTCC organises panel debates: http://eutcc.net/?p=1198

Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Anti-racism and diversity