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18 Resolutions & reports ·decision 18 of 20 on Wednesday, 7 May 2025

2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye

Committee report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · voted 14:21–14:32

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

Adopted by a clear majority 367 for · 74 against · 188 abstained (58 % in favour) Foreign affairsEnlargement & neighbourhoodHuman rights abroad
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a clear majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 367 Against 74 Abstained 188

Final vote — text as a whole at 14:32 · 58% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it
  • The Left –
  • Verts/ALE ✓
  • S&D ✓
  • Renew ✓
  • PPE ✓
  • ECR –
  • PfE ✗
  • ESN –
  • NI ✗

Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew and PPE; opposed by PfE; The Left, ECR and ESN mostly abstained.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

Parliament adopted its position on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Türkiye, assessing the country's EU accession progress and broader EU-Türkiye relations. The resolution notes that accession negotiations have been at a standstill since 2018 and that Türkiye's gap with EU values and norms remains unaddressed. It calls on Turkish authorities to end restrictions on fundamental rights and urges work towards a closer, strategic partnership beyond the frozen accession process.

How the vote unfolded · 82 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 26 amendments (12 adopted, 14 rejected) and 55 parts of the text voted on separately (32 adopted, 12 rejected, 11 lapsed).

Roll calls requested by The Left, Renew, ECR, PfE, ESN · split votes by S&D (2), ECR (7), PfE, ESN (4) · separate votes by ESN.

adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

All 82 ballots in voting order
1. Amendment 39 to paragraph 1 14:21 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 1 – Am 39 requested by PfE
Rejected
2. Amendment 6 to paragraph 1 14:21 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 1 – Am 6 requested by Renew
Adopted
3. Amendment 20, adding text after paragraph 1 14:21 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 1 – Am 20 requested by ESN
Rejected
4. Amendment 21, adding text after paragraph 1 — part 1 14:22 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 1 – Am 21/1 Part 1: ‘Stresses that Türkiye is not a European country’ requested by ESN requested by ESN
Rejected
5. Amendment 21, adding text after paragraph 1 — part 2 14:22 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 1 – Am 21/2 Part 2: ‘and should therefore not become a member of the EU;’ requested by ESN requested by ESN
Rejected
6. Amendment 21, adding text after paragraph 1 — part 3 14:22 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 1 – Am 21/3 Part 3: ‘recommends that alternatives to accession be identified to enable mutually beneficial cooperation between the EU and Türkiye;’ requested by ESN requested by ESN
Rejected
7. Amendment 22, adding text after paragraph 1 14:22 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 1 – Am 22 requested by ESN
Rejected
8. Separate vote on paragraph 3
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
9. Amendment 40, adding text after paragraph 6 14:22 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 6 – Am 40 requested by PfE
Rejected
10. Paragraph 13 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘urges the Turkish authorities to refrain from reintroducing a similar overly broad and vague law in the future, given the serious risk that it would be used as a tool to further criminalise the legitimate activities of civil society organisations within the country;’” requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
11. Paragraph 13 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
12. Amendment 1 to paragraph 15 14:23 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 15 – Am 1 requested by The Left
Adopted
13. Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 15 14:23 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 15 – Am 2 requested by The Left
Adopted
14. Separate vote on paragraph 16
— no individual positions recorded
15. Separate vote on paragraph 18
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
16. Amendment 44, adding text after paragraph 18 14:23 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 18 – Am 44 requested by ECR
Adopted
17. Amendment 3 to paragraph 19 14:23 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 19 – Am 3 requested by The Left
Adopted
18. Amendment 7 to paragraph 21 — part 1 14:23 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 21 – Am 7/1 Part 1: ‘regrets the EU’s lack of a strong, unified response to these alarming developments;’ requested by S&D requested by Renew
Adopted
19. Amendment 7 to paragraph 21 — part 2 14:24 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 21 – Am 7/2 Part 2: ‘strongly criticises the decision to proceed with the first EU-Türkiye High-Level Economic Dialogue since 2019 on 3 April 2025, despite these deeply troubling developments, and deplores the absence of clear conditionality tied to the release of İmamoğlu and detained journalists, which seriously undermines the EU’s credibility and commitment to democratic values; urges the Commission, therefore, to develop, without delay, a comprehensive toolbox of political and economic measures, to be enacted swiftly and decisively in the event of further democratic backsliding in Türkiye;’ requested by S&D requested by Renew
Rejected
20. Separate vote on paragraph 21
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
21. Separate vote on paragraph 21
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
22. Amendment 8 to paragraph 23 14:24 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 23 – Am 8 requested by Renew
Adopted
23. Separate vote on paragraph 23
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
24. Paragraph 24 — part 1 of 6 Part 1: ‘Strongly condemns the ongoing violations and lack of protection of the fundamental rights of‘ requested by ECR requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
25. Paragraph 24 — part 2 of 6 Part 2: ‘LGBTI+ persons’ requested by ECR requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
26. Paragraph 24 — part 3 of 6 Part 3: ‘in Türkiye, including the increased incidence of hate speech, hate crimes and discriminatory rhetoric, as well as continued media stereotyping’ requested by ECR requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
27. Paragraph 24 — part 4 of 6 Part 4: ‘based on sexual orientation and gender identity;’ requested by ECR requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
28. Paragraph 24 — part 5 of 6 Part 5: ‘deplores the fact that this continued discrimination is often sanctioned by the authorities,’ requested by ECR requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
29. Paragraph 24 — part 6 of 6 Part 6: ‘as evidenced by the mass arrests made during the Pride March in 2023 and the banning of the march in 2024, while anti-LGBTI+ marches were permitted; urges the Turkish authorities to stop banning activities against homophobia, including Pride marches, with immediate effect;’ requested by ECR requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
30. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 23
31. Amendment 25, adding text after paragraph 23 14:25 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 23 – Am 25 requested by ESN
Rejected
32. Amendment 41, adding text after paragraph 25 14:25 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 25 – Am 41 requested by PfE
Rejected
33. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 25
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
34. Separate vote on paragraph 28
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
35. Separate vote on paragraph 28
— no individual positions recorded
36. Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 28 14:25 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After § 28 – Am 4 requested by The Left
Rejected
37. Paragraph 29 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: ‘Regrets the fact that the Cyprus problem remains unresolved, and calls for serious reengagement and the political will of all parties involved to bring about peaceful UN-led negotiations, with a view to achieving real progress in the Cyprus settlement talks; welcomes the resumption of informal talks under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General on 18 and 19 March 2025, which were held in a constructive atmosphere in which both sides showed a clear commitment to making progress and continuing dialogue;’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
38. Paragraph 29 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: ‘welcomes the agreement between both sides on opening four crossing points, demining, establishing a youth affairs committee and launching environmental and solar energy projects, as part of a new set of confidence-building measures; encourages all sides to use this momentum to move towards the resumption of negotiations;’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
39. Separate vote on paragraph 30 requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
40. Separate vote on paragraph 30 requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
41. Separate vote on paragraph 30 requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
42. Paragraph 31 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘reiterates its call for cooperation among the Republic of Cyprus, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the UN to implement concrete measures for a demilitarisation of the buffer zone, and to improve security on the island;’ and ‘and the Turkish Cypriot leadership’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
43. Paragraph 31 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
44. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 31
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
45. Paragraph 32 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘reiterates its call on the Commission to step up its efforts to engage with the Turkish Cypriot community, with a view to facilitating the resolution of the Cyprus problem and recalling that its place is in the European Union; calls for all parties involved to demonstrate a more courageous approach to bringing the communities together;’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
46. Paragraph 32 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
47. Separate vote on paragraph 33
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
48. Separate vote on paragraph 36
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
49. Paragraph 37 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and welcomes the progress achieved so far; welcomes the continued efforts to restore links between the two countries; urges Türkiye to ensure the speedy implementation of agreements reached by the Turkish and Armenian Governments’ special representatives, such as the opening of the airspace and the border between the two countries for the third country nationals, and, subsequently, for holders of diplomatic passports;’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
50. Paragraph 37 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
51. Paragraph 39 — part 1 of 3 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘notably by failing to align with EU sanctions against Russia’ and ‘urges Türkiye to align with and fully implement the EU sanctions against Russia, including on anti-circumvention measures and to cooperate closely with the EU’s Sanctions Envoy;’” requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
52. Paragraph 39 — part 2 of 3 Part 2: ‘notably by failing to align with EU sanctions against Russia,’ requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
53. Paragraph 39 — part 3 of 3 Part 3: ‘urges Türkiye to align with and fully implement the EU sanctions against Russia, including on anti-circumvention measures and to cooperate closely with the EU’s Sanctions Envoy;’ requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
54. Separate vote on paragraph 42
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
55. Amendment 27 to paragraph 43 14:29 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 43 – Am 27 requested by ESN
Rejected
56. Separate vote on paragraph 43
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
57. Separate vote on paragraph 46
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
58. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 46
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
59. Amendment 10 to paragraph 49 14:30 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 49 – Am 10 requested by Renew
Adopted
60. Paragraph 49 — part 1 of 3 Part 1: ‘Reiterates its firm conviction that, beyond the currently frozen accession process, Türkiye is a country of strategic relevance, a key partner for the stability of the wider region and plays an important role in addressing security challenges, migration management, counterterrorism, and energy security; stresses the importance of maintaining constructive dialogue and deepening cooperation in areas of mutual strategic interest; points to a number of policy areas for future engagement, whether it be the green transition, trade, energy,’ requested by PfE
— no individual positions recorded
61. Paragraph 49 — part 2 of 3 Part 2: ‘a modernised customs union and visa liberalisation, among others;’ requested by PfE
62. Paragraph 49 — part 3 of 3 Part 3: ‘reaffirms that the EU is committed to pursuing the best possible relations with Türkiye, based on dialogue, respect and mutual trust, in line with international law and good neighbourly relations;’ requested by PfE
— no individual positions recorded
63. Amendment 11 to paragraph 50 14:30 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 50 – Am 11 requested by Renew
Adopted
64. Separate vote on paragraph 50
— no individual positions recorded
65. Paragraph 51 — part 1 14:30 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 51/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘Green Deal alignment for green energy policies,’” requested by ESN requested by PfE
Adopted
66. Paragraph 51 — part 2 14:30 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 51/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ESN requested by PfE
Adopted
67. Amendment 12 to paragraph 52 — part 1 14:31 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 52 – Am 12/1 Part 1: ‘regrets, however, the poor oversight on the part of the Commission, exemplified by the Erasmus partnership with Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University, whose leadership publicly expressed support for terrorist acts;’ requested by S&D requested by Renew
Adopted
68. Amendment 12 to paragraph 52 — part 2 14:31 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 52 – Am 12/2 Part 2: ‘calls on the Commission to ensure that partner universities respect the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights by conducting ex ante verifications and regular controls;’ requested by S&D requested by Renew
Adopted
69. Paragraph 52 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘recognises, however, the political commitment to improving access to visas and calls for intensified efforts on both sides to address the remaining technical and administrative barriers; calls on the EU Member states to increase the resources allocated to this matter; supports measures on visa facilitation, particularly with regard to business activities and Erasmus students;’” requested by ECR requested by PfE
70. Paragraph 52 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR requested by PfE
71. Separate vote on paragraph 53 requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
72. Separate vote on paragraph 53 requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
73. Amendment 13 to paragraph 54 14:31 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 54 – Am 13 requested by Renew
Adopted
74. Separate vote on paragraph 57 14:31 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – § 57 requested by PfE
Adopted
75. Amendment 37, adding text after recital K 14:31 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After recital K – Am 37 requested by PfE
Rejected
76. Amendment 38, adding text after recital K 14:32 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – After recital K – Am 38 requested by PfE
Rejected
77. Separate vote on recital L
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
78. Separate vote on recital M
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
79. Vote on text inserted after recital Q
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
80. Separate vote on recital R
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
81. Separate vote on recital T
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
82. Final vote — text as a whole 14:32 A10-0067/2025 – Nacho Sánchez Amor – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
Adopted

Part of the sitting of Wednesday, 7 May 2025. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2025-0067 in procedure 2025/2023.

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