CENTRE FOR TURKEY STUDIES & DEVELOPMENT

EU Legislative Interests

CEFTUS's engagement with EU institutions primarily focuses on contributing to and influencing EU foreign policy, enlargement policy, and neighborhood policy concerning Turkey, the Western Balkans, the broader Middle East (including Iraq, Iran, and Syria), and relevant parts of Africa (such as Sudan). This includes monitoring and providing insights on relevant EU strategies, proposals, and initiatives related to: EU-Turkey relations: Including accession process (even if stalled), customs union, trade, and political dialogue. Regional stability and security: Focusing on the geopolitical landscape, conflict resolution, and human rights in the broader region. Democracy, rule of law, and fundamental rights: Particularly as they pertain to countries in the EU's neighborhood and other areas of interest. Economic cooperation and development: Within the context of EU external relations with Turkey, the region, and relevant African nations. Our activities, such as organizing conferences with MEPs, aim to foster informed debate and provide expert analysis to EU decision-makers and stakeholders on these critical policy areas.

Communication Activities

Communication activities (events, campaigns, publications, etc.) related to the EU policies above: CEFTUS undertakes a range of communication activities to disseminate its research, facilitate dialogue, and influence EU policy-making related to its core geographical and thematic focus. These activities include: * Organising Conferences, Seminars, and Roundtables: Regularly convening public and invite-only events with MEPs, EU officials, national parliamentarians, academics, and policy experts to discuss and debate relevant EU policy developments. * Producing and Disseminating Publications: Publishing policy briefs, research papers, reports, and expert analyses which are shared with EU institutions, policymakers, and the wider public. * Digital Communication and Outreach: Utilizing its website and social media channels to disseminate analysis, announce events, and engage in public discourse on EU-related issues. * Briefings and Consultations: Providing direct briefings to EU officials, parliamentary staff, and MEPs' offices on specific policy issues or legislative proposals. * Media Engagement: Contributing to public and policy debates through opinion pieces, interviews, and comments in relevant media outlets. We believe this comprehensive overview accurately reflects CEFTUS's mission and activities in relation to the European Union.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

CEFTUS is an independent think tank and is not a member of other relevant associations or federations for the purpose of EU interest representation

Organisation Members

CEFTUS operates with a Board of Trustees providing governance and an Advisory Board comprising leading academics and policy experts. Details of our team and governance structure can be found on our website: https://www.ceftus.org/advisors

Additional Information

Here are the details based on the financial information for Centre For Turkey Studies & Development for the year ended 31 March 2024: 1. Total Estimated Annual Cost (in GBP): Staff Costs (for the one full-time person): Director's salary: £300,000 Employer's NI: £40,321 Pensions: £81 Subtotal Staff Costs: £340,402 Relevant Operational Costs (Assuming direct attribution to interest representation activities): Event cost: £79,198 Venue hire: £256,837 Travel and subsistence: £12,464 Stationery and printing: £6,842 Computer & Software: £1,599 Subscriptions: £1,011 Equipment hire: £43,510 Website cost: £6,179 Advertising and PR: £18,019 Accountancy fees: £3,610 Consultancy fees: £2,500 Other legal and professional: £306 Subtotal Operational Costs: £432,075 Total in GBP: £340,402 + £432,075 = £772,477 2. Conversion to EUR: Using an approximate exchange rate of 1 GBP = 1.18 EUR (as of early July 2025). Total in EUR: £772,477 * 1.18 = €911,722.86