Information from official sources regarding the issue that has garnered significant attention on Turkey's agenda has become clear. According to the statements made; Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat stated that they are conducting intense negotiations to ensure that the EU's new industrial policies and the "Made in EU" approach do not harm Turkey-EU trade, adding, "We continue our efforts to protect Turkey's rights." While the investigation process conducted by official authorities regarding the incident continues, you can instantly follow the latest information on our website.
Information from official sources regarding the issue that has garnered significant attention on Turkey's agenda has become clear. According to the statements made; Bolat evaluated his two-day Brussels contacts for an Anadolu Agency reporter. While the investigation process conducted by official authorities regarding the incident continues, you can instantly follow the latest information on our website.
According to the latest information on the recent developments, a new phase has been reached in the incident closely followed by the public. According to the details conveyed; Bolat explained that they were in Brussels with a large delegation including the Ministry of Trade and the automotive sector, and evaluated the issue by stating that they held important meetings with numerous officials, including members of the European Union (EU) Commission, European Parliament (EP) deputies, the management of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), BusinessEurope, and the private office of the EU Commission President. In line with these developments, a detailed analysis of the issue and official statements are being closely monitored by our editorial team.
According to the latest information on the recent developments, a new phase has been reached in the incident closely followed by the public. According to the details conveyed; Minister Bolat stated, "Relations between the EU and Turkey are multidimensional. Mutual trade reached very large figures last year with 233 billion dollars. Similarly, within this trade, automotive finished products and spare parts account for approximately 62 billion dollars." In line with these developments, a detailed analysis of the issue and official statements are being closely monitored by our editorial team.
Information from official sources regarding the issue that has garnered significant attention on Turkey's agenda has become clear. According to the statements made; Bolat reminded that the EU is Turkey's most important export partner, and Turkey is the EU's fifth largest trade partner, stating, "There is a 30-year-old well-functioning Customs Union relationship between the two communities. It covers many areas of the economy. There is a great desire and need to start negotiations on the modernization and updating of the Customs Union. However, negotiations have not yet been able to start due to objections from some member states on this matter." The legal reviews and investigations by the competent authorities on the matter are deepening and ongoing. We will continue to report as new developments occur.
According to the latest information on the recent developments, a new phase has been reached in the incident closely followed by the public. According to the details conveyed; Bolat stated that the visa issue was also discussed, noting that with the Cascade system launched last year, there has been some improvement in appointment waiting times for visas and the processing of visa applications. He added that while some countries are increasing facilities in this regard, there has been a slowdown in others due to technical impossibilities. The legal reviews and investigations by the competent authorities on the matter are deepening and ongoing. We will continue to report as new developments occur.
According to the latest information on the recent developments, a new phase has been reached in the incident closely followed by the public. According to the details conveyed; Bolat reminded that Turkish transporters can experience quota problems in the field of transportation, stating, "Last year, Turkey-EU trade increased by approximately 7 percent, reaching 233 billion dollars. In this sense, transportation is also increasing. This is because road transport accounts for over 50 percent of Turkey-EU trade." The legal reviews and investigations by the competent authorities on the matter are deepening and ongoing. We will continue to report as new developments occur.
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:12 AM