Deadline: 28-Feb-21
The Turkey Europe Future Forum has been launched by Stiftung Mercator, a private German foundation, in cooperation with Berlin Bosphorus Initiative (BBI), a leading think tank in strengthening Turkey–EU relations, and TÜSIAD, Turkey’s leading independent business organization.
The goal of the Turkey Europe Future Forum is to reinforce networking and enhance mutual understanding among future decision-makers of Turkey, Germany and other European countries. The programme encourages all actors to adopt a European perspective and strengthens their ability to act, especially across sectors. The Future Forum provides fresh impetus to the Turkish-European debate.
During the Future Forum, participants attend a week of workshops, lectures and intercultural trainings about a current issue and debate it from their country- and sector-specific perspectives. In addition, top-level guests, speakers and dialogue partners provide exclusive insights into the politics, economy, culture and society of the participating countries. Ümit Boyner, former president of TÜSIAD and one of Turkey’s most successful entrepreneurs, and Ruprecht Polenz, long-time member of the German Bundestag and former chair of the German Foreign Affairs Committee, are the programme deans.
The Forum takes place from August 15-22 in Istanbul under the title “Reinvigorating multilateralism in a post-pandemic world – What is ahead for Turkey-European relations?“. The Forum wants to look at the current state of political, economic and social relations between Turkey and Europe and identify new ways for sustainable cooperation.
Since 2015, The Turkey Europe Future Forum has been bringing together dedicated young leaders from Turkey and Europe for intensive dialogue in Turkey, Germany and other European countries.
Forum Overview
- Exchanges between Young Leaders from Turkey, Germany and other European Countries: Every year, the Turkey Europe Future Forum enables 30 outstanding young leaders from Turkey, Germany and other European countries to benefit from an intensive exchange of ideas, substantial training measures and access to an important network. Costs for travel and accommodation are covered.
- Eight Days of Thematic Dialogue in Turkey and in Europe: During the Future Forum, participants attend a week of workshops, lectures and intercultural trainings about a current issue and debate it from their country- and sector-specific perspectives. In addition, top-level guests, speakers and dialogue partners provide exclusive insights into the politics, economy, culture and society of the participating countries.
- Think Like Europeans – In All Sectors: The goal of the Turkey Europe Future Forum is to reinforce networking and enhance mutual understanding among future decision-makers of Turkey, Germany and other European countries. The programme encourages all actors to adopt a European perspective and strengthens their ability to act, especially across sectors. The Future Forum provides fresh impetus to the Turkish-European debate.
Eligibility Criteria
- Between two and ten years of professional experience in the fields of politics, economics, administration, culture, media, science or civil society (Note: Internships do not count);
- Outstanding achievements during studies, professional career, or civic engagement;
- Strong interest in the respective topic of the Future Forum as well as European-Turkish relations;
- Willingness to contribute to the TEFF for the whole period of the program;
- Turkish, German or another European citizenship;
- Very good English skills.
For more information, visit https://www.turkey-europe-future-forum.com/en/
