On March 26, 2021, the conference on European Integration and Migration was held via Zoom at Atatürk University.
The conference has started with the opening speeches of Dr. Özgür Temiz and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülüm Özçelik.
In the first session, Dr. Esra Yıldız Üstün gave a speech titled “Internal Protection Alternative”.
Following that, Haşim Özcan, the director of Erzurum Immigration Office, gave a speech on the establishment, operation, and control of the Aşkale Repatriation Center in the context of Erzurum.
Then Sinem Bayram Dumludağ spoke about “Migration and Integration”.
In the second session, Prof. Dr. Sanem Baykal talked about Turkey-EU relations as regards the migration issues.
After that, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salimya Ganiyeva talked about “The Legal Effects of Turkish Immigration to European Countries within Turkish Law.”
Lastly, Dr. Bahar Küpe gave a speech on the “Temporary Protection Under the EU and Turkish Law”.
Finally, a Q&A session has been carried out. Overall it has been a very productive and fruitful conference! We hope to see you at other talks and conferences.