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DEIK and EURATEX Push for Updated EU-Türkiye Trade Agreement

2/3/2026

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The Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) and EURATEX urged the EU to modernize the EU-Türkiye Customs Union and back Türkiye's EU membership bid.
DEIK President Nail Olpak warned that current EU trade agreements could disadvantage Turkish industry.
EURATEX Dirk Vantyghem highlighted Türkiye's importance to the EU textile sector and called for an updated customs union.
Both organizations seek tangible results in 2026 by boosting trade relations and addressing structural bottlenecks.

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The Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) and EURATEX urged the EU to modernize the EU-Türkiye Customs Union and back Türkiye's EU membership bid.
DEIK President Nail Olpak warned that current EU trade agreements could disadvantage Turkish industry.
EURATEX Dirk Vantyghem highlighted Türkiye's importance to the EU textile sector and called for an updated customs union.
Both organizations seek tangible results in 2026 by boosting trade relations and addressing structural bottlenecks.