Turkey is a democratic, secular and social state governed by rule of law. Sovereignty belongs to the nation without any restrictions. The Grand National Assembly is the sole legislative body. The President exercises executive power. Independent courts govern judicial power
Basic rights are inviolable and inalienable for all German citizens. Human dignity and freedom of expression are fundamental rights. Equality before the law applies to all persons, including gender. Freedom of religion and conscience is guaranteed
Basic Law passed in 1949 as provisional legislation for West Germany. Named "Basic Law" to avoid constitutional commitment during reunification. Became constitution for entire Germany in 1990 after reunification
IPA III provides EUR 14.2 billion for Western Balkans and Turkey from 2021-2027. Instrument supports legal, economic and social reforms for EU membership. Financial allocations are based on windows rather than individual country allocations
Democracy has been discussed for 2500 years but lacks universal agreement. Democracy has meant different things to different people at different times. Democracy has disappeared in practice for thousands of years
Charter drafted by European Convention in 2000, proclaimed by EU institutions in 2000. Full legal effect gained through Lisbon Treaty in 2009. Charter forms part of EU's freedom, security and justice policy domain