What is happening?
Türkiye and the European Union have started work on the mutual recognition of electronic signatures and electronic seals. The issue concerns the legal basis of digital trade between the two sides.
Why it matters
An electronic signature is a digital tool that verifies who signed a document or transaction. Today, when a Turkish company signs a transaction on the EU side, the counterparty's recognition of that signature can be a deciding factor.
If mutual recognition is achieved, Turkish companies' digital trade transactions with the EU could become easier, with processes expected to require fewer extra documents and approvals.
What remains unclear
The source does not specify the timeline, scope or which signature infrastructures would be treated as equivalent. It is also unclear when the cooperation would enter into force.
