Turkey's European Integration Challenges

The video discusses Turkey's integration into Europe, highlighting its economic ties and the significant investment from Europe. Despite non-tariff barriers and quotas, Turkey is economically intertwined with Europe. The video also touches on the large number of Turks living and working in Europe, contributing to Turkey's economy. While Turkey is not an EU member, it is European in many tangible ways, though not in symbolic terms.

What is the speaker's view on Turkey's status in Europe?

• Turkey will never be part of Europe.

• Turkey is only partially part of Europe.

• Turkey is already part of Europe.

• Turkey is not part of Europe.

What has been a significant factor in Turkey's Europeanization process?

• Military alliances

• A process ongoing for over 40 years

• Cultural exchanges

• Recent political changes

What are some obstacles to Turkey's economic integration with Europe?

• Geographical distance

• Non-tariff barriers and quotas

• Language barriers

• Cultural differences

How does the volume of European investment in Turkey compare to that from other countries?

• It is smaller than from the Middle East.

• It is about the same as from China.

• It is larger than from Russia.

• It is smaller than from the United States.

What is the approximate annual capital sent back to Turkey by Turks living in Europe?

• Over a billion dollars

• Less than a million dollars

• Around half a billion dollars

• Exactly two billion dollars

In what ways is Turkey considered European according to the speaker?

• In cultural ways

• In historical ways

• In political ways

• In tangible ways

What is the speaker's view on Turkey's EU membership status?

• It is a symbolic distinction.

• It is a major obstacle for Turkey.

• It is crucial for Turkey's identity.

• It is irrelevant to Turkey's economy.