The EU and Turkey deal on refugees: a step in the right direction
Published on Monday, November 30, 2015 | Updated on Wednesday, December 2, 2015
The EU and Turkey deal on refugees: a step in the right direction
Summary
The refugee crisis opens a new chapter in the relationship between the EU and Turkey, which met on Sunday in Brussels for a summit aimed to tackle the migration crisis. Europe is offering Ankara an aid package of 3 bn euros and closer ties in return for help in curbing the flow of new arrivals. The deal offers important opportunities, but challenges and risks would remain
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Authors
Yigit Engin
BBVA Research - Senior Economist
Alvaro Ortiz
BBVA Research - Head of Analysis with Big Data
Tomasa Rodrigo
BBVA Research - Lead Economist