Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister said it is time to renew the Turkey-EU Customs Union.
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Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot stated that the Customs Union agreement between Turkey and the European Union needs to be updated. Prevot emphasized that this step is important for developing economic relations. It was reported that the EU is working to deepen commercial ties with Turkey. The renewal of the agreement has become one of the important issues on the agenda between Ankara and Brussels.
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Prevot announced that it is time to update the Turkey-EU Customs Union agreement, which has been in force since 1996. Modernization of the agreement is necessary to adapt to new areas such as the digital economy, services and sustainability.
Renewal of the Customs Union would mean broader access for Turkey to the EU market and lower export and supply chain costs for businesses. Clear support signals from EU member states could accelerate negotiations, opening new windows of opportunity for Turkish exporters and importers.