Theme · Country situation
Türkiye
Political and human rights situation in Türkiye, including treatment of journalists, religious minorities and foreign nationals.
Parliament has not voted on this for six months.
5 subjects in 5 sittings · 5 adopted, 0 rejected · Oct 2024 – Feb 2026
Resolutions 5
Also called: Turkey EU relations
Latest decisions
- Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts
Parliament adopted a resolution on the expulsion of foreign journalists and Christians from Türkiye on national security grounds. The text calls on Türkiye to halt deportation proceedings against Iranian journalist Kaveh Taheri and to stop using security codes against foreign nationals without transparent justification. It also asks the Commission to raise these cases with Turkish authorities and affirms support for freedom of religion.
12 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 15 ballots · voted 12:17 · B-10-2026-0134 · 2026/2613
- Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus
Parliament adopted a resolution on the detention of five elderly Greek Cypriot EU citizens arrested in an area of Cyprus under Turkish occupation. It calls for their immediate release and urges Turkish authorities to provide medical care and ensure an independent investigation. Parliament also asks the Council, Commission, and member states to request the detainees' release and to respect human rights.
11 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 13:10 · B-10-2025-0388 · 2025/2860
- 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye
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.
7 May 2025 · Resolutions · report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · 82 ballots · voted 14:21 · A-10-2025-0067 · 2025/2023
Adopted 367–74–188 · by a clear majority - Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye
Parliament adopted a resolution on the recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye, citing cases such as the dismissal of Sofya Alagas, mayor of Siirt, and the arrest of Riza Akpolat, mayor of Istanbul's Besiktas district. It condemns the replacement of elected mayors with state-appointed trustees and calls on Turkish authorities to end this practice, allowing elected representatives to serve their mandates. Parliament asks the EU to consider sanctions on Turkish officials involved and forwards the resolution to EU institutions and Turkish authorities.
13 Feb 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 15 ballots · voted 12:36 · B-10-2025-0110 · 2025/2546
Adopted no count published - The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye
Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the prison sentence of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye and the harassment of independent media and journalists. It calls on Turkish authorities to end repression, release arbitrarily detained people, and ensure judicial independence and press freedom. Parliament also urges the Council to make Türkiye's rule of law and fundamental rights obligations an integral part of EU-Türkiye relations.
Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights
10 Oct 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 11 ballots · voted 13:22 · B-10-2024-0095 · 2024/2856
Adopted no count published
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2026/2613 Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts 12 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2860 Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus 11 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2023 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye 7 May 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2546 Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye 13 Feb 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2856 The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye 10 Oct 2024 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 3 most recent final roll calls about Türkiye. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.
| Group | Backed | Opposed | Abstained | Split | With the outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (33 %) | 0 (0 %) | 1 | 1 | 33 % | |
| 2 (67 %) | 0 (0 %) | 1 | 0 | 67 % | |
| 3 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 3 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 3 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 2 (67 %) | 0 (0 %) | 1 | 0 | 67 % | |
| 2 (67 %) | 1 (33 %) | 0 | 0 | 67 % | |
| 2 (67 %) | 0 (0 %) | 1 | 0 | 67 % | |
| 2 (67 %) | 1 (33 %) | 0 | 0 | 67 % |
The latest final votes, group by group
| Decision | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts 12 Feb 26 · adopted | Split | Abst. | For | For | For | For | For | For | For |
| Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus 11 Sept 25 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | For |
| 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye 7 May 25 · adopted | Abst. | For | For | For | For | Abst. | Against | Abst. | Against |
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