European Commission 8 November 2023, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Türkiye 2023 Report Accompanying the document Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions 2023 Communication on EU Enlargement policy

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This European Commission staff working document evaluates Türkiye’s progress toward European Union accession, noting a continued standstill in negotiations due to significant backsliding in democratic standards, the rule of law, and judicial independence. The report details systemic deficiencies in the presidential system’s checks and balances, the deterioration of fundamental rights, and a lack of alignment with the EU’s common foreign and security policy. It further assesses Türkiye’s preparation across various acquis clusters, emphasizing the need for structural reforms in public administration and the fight against corruption.AI