Effects of the Soysal decision by the European Court of Justice on the visa process for Turkish citizens in Germany
On 12th September 1963, a Treaty of Association was concluded between the European Economic Community and Turkey and was enshrined in the law of 13th May 1964 . The treaty and the Additional Protocol of 23rd November 1970 pursue the long term aim of preparing Turkey for accession to the European Union by increasing the coordination of economic policy and creating a customs union (since 1st January 1996).
On 12th September 1963, a Treaty of Association was concluded between the European Economic Community and Turkey and was enshrined in the law of 13th May 1964 . The treaty and the Additional Protocol of 23rd November 1970 pursue the long term aim of preparing Turkey for accession to the European Union by increasing the coordination of economic policy and creating a customs union (since 1st January 1996).