Effect Of Culture and Identity On The Eu Enlargement Process
Authors : Beril HAKVERİR
Pages : 77-98
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Publication Date : 2021-09-01
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Identity is one of the fundamental components that forms a society. In Europe, it is noteworthy that the definition of identity is not structured on a single basis within the framework of periods and thoughts but is shaped according to the necessity of the period. In this framework, identity, which also affects European integration, played an important role in the formation and deepening of the European Union. The European Union, a supranational structure formed by 27 countries, most of which have historical ties, with common values, tries to realize the idea of a single society by carrying out policies in the context of "Europeanness”. Within the framework of multicultural values, European identity affects EU policies and it is the subject to many studies. Culture, an element related to identity, plays an important role in the construction process of identity. Cultural elements determine the identity built by societies. The EU draws attention to its multicultural structure. With 27 countries coming together to form a supranational structure, many different cultures and identities have also come together under the umbrella of the EU. Today, the EU, which adopts the approach of balancing the common interests of the member countries, respecting national differences, and strengthening different identities, aims to increase the familiarity of the member countries’ citizens to each other’s cultures and histories, thereby creating a multicultural environment. This study aims to examine the effects of culture and identity on EU enlargement. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of culture and identity on EU enlargement. In this context, first of all, the concepts of identity, culture and European identity will be explained to the reader and the historical transformation of the European identity will be discussed, then, due to the multicultural structure of the EU, the culture and the identities of these countries from 6 member states to 27, will be taken into consideration. The effects of the culture and identities of the candidate countries experienced during the enlargement processes examined in periods will be analyzed. In the last part, within the framework of the member countries of the community, which reached 27 countries by considering EU citizenship, an answer to the effect of culture and identity on coexistence will be sought by addressing EU loyalty. In this context, the literature review method will be used in the study, and evaluations will be made in light of the data in the survey studies.Keywords : Sosyal Kimlik, Siyasi Kültür, Avrupa Birliği Genişleme Süreci