The Jean Monnet Scholarship Alumni Event was held on 16 June 2026 at the Residence of the Ambassador, organised in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate for EU Affairs.

As part of the event, a panel session brought together Jean Monnet alumni to discuss the current state of relations between the European Union and Türkiye, drawing on their academic and professional experiences. The panellists shared their perspectives on various dimensions of EU–Türkiye relations while also reflecting on the impact of the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme on their academic and professional development.

The panel was followed by a question-and-answer session featuring Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs, Ambassador-Designate Aivo Orav, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye, and Ambassador Joep Wijnands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Türkiye. The distinguished speakers shared their assessments of the current state and future of EU–Türkiye relations and responded to questions from participants.

The event concluded with a networking reception, providing alumni with an opportunity to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas while strengthening professional connections.

Through events such as this, the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme continues to foster an active and engaged alumni network, encouraging continued collaboration and dialogue among its graduates.