One of Türkiye's leading business bodies said on Monday that a European industry without Türkiye would be "unthinkable," as the EU weighs a "Made in Europe" strategy that could prioritize regionally produced goods.
The initiative is expected to set minimum domestic content requirements for strategic products such as cars and batteries, as the bloc seeks to curb reliance on China. Details of the proposed rules are expected to be announced soon.
Nail Olpak, the head of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), said the strategy has emerged as a new priority area for Türkiye. The uncertainty appears to add to long-standing frustration over the impasse regarding the update of the EU-Türkiye Customs Union.
Olpak said the most important lobbying effort in Europe in the coming period would focus on ensuring Türkiye is not disadvantaged by the initiative, which he says is widely seen as
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