A project by the Centre for Turkey and EU Studies (CETEUS) at the University of Cologne in cooperation with the Center for European Studies at Middle East Technical University in Ankara.The research project TRIANGLE, a cooperation between the Centre for Turkey and EU Studies (CETEUS) at the University of Cologne and the Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara, therefore, scrutinizes EU/German-Turkish relations. By adopting a distinct academic approach, the relationship's institutional architecture as well as the dominant narratives shall be assessed. The aim of this comprehensive analysis is to identify possible turning points – a "Blickwechsel" - that might sustainably change the EU/German-Turkish relationship.The objective of the project is to convey a differentiated and refined picture of Turkey to the public and to point out possible scenarios of EU/German-Turkish relations. During the project's three-year duration, TRIANGLE will continuously provide current information, assessment, and research results via its homepage and social media. Additionally, TRIANGLE will support young researchers and organise events in order to induce public discourse on the issue of EU/German-Turkish relations.

The Future of EU-Turkey Relations: Mapping Dynamics and Testing ScenariosThe EU and Turkey face mounting challenges both in relation to one another and internationally. The EU has recently been confronted with a series of crises, e.g. in the economic and migration dimensions. These developments as well as the Brexit-question are likely to make differentiation a growing phenomenon. On the other hand, Turkey faces polarisation between different political forces, the state and civil society. The neighbourhood is unravelling to the east and south and a power shift is under way at global level. This questions the regional roles of Turkey and the EU.Against this backdrop, FEUTURE’s research aims to: map the dynamics of EU-Turkey relations as to underlying narratives and thematic drivers; substantiate most likely future scenario(s) and assess its implications; draw policy recommendations. FEUTURE provides excellence and pursues an ambitious, inspiring and innovative programme in a three-phased structure of elaboration, exploration and extrapolation. It applies an inter-temporal, interdisciplinary and international approach by analysing drivers within six thematic dimensions (politics, security, economics, energy, migration, identity) and across four levels of analysis (EU, Turkey, neighbourhood, global).