Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
The Growth-Oriented Economic Policy of the EU, Angelo Santagostino,Burçak Müge Vural, Editör, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle Upon Tyne, ss.1-335, 2020
Chapter 5 Energy Union
Policy Implementations regarding Energy Union in the Single
European Market and the Position of Turkey as an Energy Hub
In this age of technology, issues regarding energy and energy policies are
undoubtedly at the core of political agenda of many developed countries
since it is not possible to have sophisticated technology and provide a high
standard of living without energy. This is also the case for the European
Union (EU) member states and Turkey. However, the EU countries and
Turkey are almost completely dependent on foreign energy to meet their
energy needs, which poses a serious threat for their sovereignty and
economy. In addition to attempts towards creating a single market for
energy union within the EU, developing innovative technologies to make
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use of clean energy resources more and indigenization efforts, both the EU
members and Turkey seek alternative ways to diversify and secure their
energy supply. At this point, Turkey, surrounded by countries having %75
of the world’s energy resources, aims to be an energy hub taking the full
advantage of its geostrategic location and provide the energy that the EU
needs as a reliable partner.