content tagged with European Parliament

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

The army shelled several areas in northern Syria after rocket and mortar attacks injured eight security personnel and killed three civilians in border areas. The European Parliament, Sweden and Iraq also called for restraint.

22 November 2022

European Parliament report 'of no use to us,' says Turkey's Foreign Ministry

European Parliament report 'of no use to us,' says Turkey's Foreign Ministry

The report "ignored the need to strengthen relations between Turkey and the EU through mutual efforts," according to Ankara.

'There is a deliberate regression from democratic standards in Turkey'

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TURKEY SESSION

'There is a deliberate regression from democratic standards in Turkey'

"Turkish men and women witness how their democratic hopes go down the grain in an authoritarian spiral that seems to have no end," Turkey rapporteur of the EP, Nacho Sánchez Amor has said.

“Turkey is using the judiciary to revenge from the opposition”

REACTIONS FROM EUROPE TO KAFTANCIOĞLU DECISION

“Turkey is using the judiciary to revenge from the opposition”

EP Turkey Rapporteur Sánchez Amor, the European Socialists Party (PES) and Socialists, Democrats & Greens Group (SOC) in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have made statements condemning the Kaftancıoğlu decision.

European Parliament adopts Turkey report: 'Persistently further from EU values'

European Parliament adopts Turkey report: 'Persistently further from EU values'

"Turkey's position in crucial geopolitical affairs cannot be an alibi to further deepen the authoritarian trend in the country," said the parliament's Turkey rapporteur.

European Parliament condemns Osman Kavala's life sentence

European Parliament condemns Osman Kavala's life sentence

MEPs have called for the immediate release of Kavala and other convicts of the Gezi case.

Reactions to Gezi trial from Europe: 'Turkey disrespects own commiments'

Reactions to Gezi trial from Europe: 'Turkey disrespects own commiments'

"This decision reconfirms the authoritarian character of the current system," Nacho Sanchez Amor and Sergey Lagodinsky said in a joint statement.

First meeting of Turkey-EU joint Parliamentary Committee in three years

First meeting of Turkey-EU joint Parliamentary Committee in three years

Rapprochement between Ankara and Brussels should not only be about economic ties and military cooperation but also about values, the co-chair of the EU-Turkey Committee has said.

EU rapporteur criticizes Turkey's 'reluctance' to implement ECtHR decisions on Demirtaş, Kavala

EU rapporteur criticizes Turkey's 'reluctance' to implement ECtHR decisions on Demirtaş, Kavala

The situation of rule of law and human rights remains the main obstacle to a positive agenda between Brussels and Ankara, Nacho Sánchez Amor has said.

25 February 2022

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey visits CHP, İYİ Party and HDP

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey visits CHP, İYİ Party and HDP

In Turkey for some time to exchange opinions, European Parliament (EP) Standing Rapporteur on Turkey Nacho Sánchez Amor visited three opposition parties.

23 February 2022

Boğaziçi University protests mark one year since Erdoğan's rector appointment

Boğaziçi University protests mark one year since Erdoğan's rector appointment

Students and academics continue to protest the rector, the dismissal of academics, and the arrest of two students.

Call for an investigation into ‘Turkey's use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan'

Call for an investigation into ‘Turkey's use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan'

Addressing the United Nations (UN), the Kurdish Friendship Group in the European Parliament have called for an “international investigation into Turkey’s use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan”.

5 November 2021

European politicians slam Erdoğan over ‘persona non grata’ order: ‘Freedom for Kavala’

European politicians slam Erdoğan over ‘persona non grata’ order: ‘Freedom for Kavala’

After Erdoğan announced that he ordered 10 ambassadors who called for Kavala’s release to be declared “personae non gratae”, politicians from the EP and Germany have slammed the move. The Open Society Foundations have also released a statement.

25 October 2021

European Parliament ‘strongly condemns repression on opposition’ in Turkey

European Parliament ‘strongly condemns repression on opposition’ in Turkey

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the repression of the HDP and the opposition, stressing that this backsliding “reveals the dire human rights situation in Turkey and the continued erosion of democracy and the rule of law.”

Foreign Ministry says European Parliament's report on Turkey is ‘unacceptable’

Foreign Ministry says European Parliament's report on Turkey is ‘unacceptable’

The Foreign Ministry has released a written statement regarding the adoption of the European Parliament’s 2019-2020 Report on Turkey: “The wording in the report is trying to open the future of Turkey's accession negotiations to discussion.”

MEPs condemn MP Gergerlioğlu's explusion from parliament

MEPs condemn MP Gergerlioğlu's explusion from parliament

Gergerlioğlu has been stripped of MP status after receiving a prison sentence because of a tweet.

US, EU officials condemn government's response to Boğaziçi protests, anti LGBTI+ rhetoric

US, EU officials condemn government's response to Boğaziçi protests, anti LGBTI+ rhetoric

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed the criticism, saying that no one can interfere with Turkey's internal affairs.

4 February 2021

MEPs urge Council of Europe to 'use any means at its disposal' to ensure Demirtaş's release

MEPs urge Council of Europe to 'use any means at its disposal' to ensure Demirtaş's release

Turkey has not implemented an ECtHR Grand Chamber for the politician's immediate release.

2 February 2021

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

Approving the resolution on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience, MEPs call on the country to follow the ECtHR orders to immediately release Demirtaş without any conditions.

22 January 2021

Europe calls on Turkey to ‘release political prisoners’

Europe calls on Turkey to ‘release political prisoners’

“We ask Turkey to follow the ECtHR orders to immediately release Demirtaş and Kavala, as well as all other political prisoners, including Cihan Erdal,” says Lagodinsky, the Chair of the EU-Turkey delegation of the European Parliament.

21 January 2021

Turkey slams European Parliament’s calls for ‘tough sanctions’

Turkey slams European Parliament’s calls for ‘tough sanctions’

“Turkey’s decision to ‘open’ the sealed-off suburb of Varosha undermines prospects of a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem,” says the Members of the European Parliament in a resolution adopted by 631 votes in favour.

27 November 2020

Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated

Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated

In a letter addressed to European Parliament President Sassoli, 68 Members of the Parliament demand that “the government of Turkey cease its political, economic, and military support for all groups who are part of systematic human rights violations.”

20 October 2020

European Parliament warns Turkey of sanctions, Turkey says it is ‘biased, unfair’

EASTERN MEDITTERANEAN

European Parliament warns Turkey of sanctions, Turkey says it is ‘biased, unfair’

In a resolution adopted by 601 votes in favour, 57 against, the European Parliament has condemned Turkey’s actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and expressed support for Cyprus and Greece. Turkey has slammed the resolution in a written statement.

18 September 2020

Foreign Minister calls on EU for neutrality between Turkey, Greece

Foreign Minister calls on EU for neutrality between Turkey, Greece

"If you are part of the problem, how can you mediate between Turkey and Greece, or between Turkish and Greek Cypriots?" Çavuşoğlu has told the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Relations.

11 September 2020

'We have never stopped struggling for peace'

FROM YÜKSEKDAĞ TO MEP SCHIEDER

'We have never stopped struggling for peace'

Arrested in Kocaeli Type F Prison, former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ has addressed a letter to Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Andreas Schieder: “Our only wish is a life where democracy, freedom and fundamental human rights prevail.”

2 September 2020

Statements by the US and EU on Osman Kavala’s continued arrest

Statements by the US and EU on Osman Kavala’s continued arrest

Yesterday marked the 1,000th day of arrested rights defender and businessperson Osman Kavala’s imprisonment. The US and the European Union have released statements, raising concerns over “deterioration in basic rights” in Turkey.

‘Activities of rights defenders should be protected by the state, not prosecuted’

AHEAD OF BÜYÜKADA TRIAL

‘Activities of rights defenders should be protected by the state, not prosecuted’

European Parliament´s rapporteur for Turkey Sánchez Amor and Chair of the Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee Lagodinsky have released a joint statement ahead of today’s hearing of Büyükada trial.

EU and EP: Turkey’s Law on Release of Prisoners is a Great Disappointment

EU and EP: Turkey’s Law on Release of Prisoners is a Great Disappointment

European Parliament (EP) Rapporteur on Turkey Sánchez Amor and Chair of EP’s Delegation to EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee Lagodinsky have made a statement about the recently enacted law on criminal enforcement.

European Parliament Calls on Turkey to End Public Advertising Ban on Daily Evrensel

European Parliament Calls on Turkey to End Public Advertising Ban on Daily Evrensel

10 Members of the European Parliament have addressed a letter to Press Advertisement Institution (BİK) Director General Rıdvan Duran and called on the institution to lift the public advertising ban on daily Evrensel.

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey Visits İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

European Parliament Rapporteur on Turkey Visits İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

European Parliament Standing Rapporteur on Turkey Nacho Sánchez Amor has visited İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, congratulating him on his election win: “I congratulate you twice because you won the elections twice.”

21 January 2020

EU Statement on Osman Kavala: Release Him Without Further Delay

EU Statement on Osman Kavala: Release Him Without Further Delay

Chair of the European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights Maria Arena has made a statement on arrested rights defender Kavala. Referring to him as “a man of peace”, she has called on the authorities “to release him without further delay”.

13 December 2019

Members of European Parliament Condemn Turkey over its Syria Operation

Members of European Parliament Condemn Turkey over its Syria Operation

Members of European Parliament have “strongly condemned the unilateral Turkish military operation in northeast Syria, urging Turkey to withdraw all of its forces from Syrian territory." The members have also called for sanctions against Turkey.

24 October 2019

1
2