The Impact of Common European Union Immigration Policy on Turkey
The Impact of Common European Union Immigration Policy on Turkey

Summary/Abstract: Economic globalization, poverty, and ethnic conflicts around the world have increased the number of people fleeing persecution. Some of these migratory flows headed to Europe through illegal means such as smugglers and illegal border crossings. This made the distinction between irregular migrants and asylum seekers blurry. As European states formulated solutions for the problem of unwanted flows, the international protection provided to asylum seekers was loosened for the sake of national security. In fact, the short history of migration in the European context shows that asylum was never seen as a problem as long as it was consistent with national interests. When the European Union member states initiated a policy towards common immigration and asylum standards for Europe, control tools and prevention mechanisms were prioritized against the refugee protection. Due to abolishing the internal borders and having common external borders for Europe, attention was directed to neighbouring countries and their asylum and immigration practices. This paper will focus on the development of common immigration and asylum policy for the EU and its effects on third countries with a special emphasis on Turkey.

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