The relationship of the European Union to Turkey is an issue of immense importance for the Union. The possible accession of Turkey to the EU will influence, not only the political set-up in the Union and Europe as a whole, but also the living conditions of the many EU citizens and people who live on the continent. This is the reason why the Conference of European Churches (CEC), which gathers Churches of Anglican, Orthodox and Protestant traditions from all over Europe, feels the need to express its position on this development through its Church and Society Commission.
Public statement: The relationship of the EU to Turkey