Türkiye

Latest decisions

1. 2025 Commission report on Türkiye

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the Commission's 2025 report on Türkiye, a candidate for EU accession. The text notes that accession negotiations have been at a standstill since 2018 and that the gap between Türkiye and EU values remains unaddressed. It reiterates that Türkiye's accession process cannot be resumed under current circumstances and urges work towards a closer, more dynamic and strategic partnership.

   Foreign affairs

   17 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · 60 ballots · voted 14:04 · A-10-2026-0106 · 2025/2256

   Adopted 381–107–171 · by a clear majority
2. Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts

   ✦ AI 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.

   Foreign affairs

   12 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 15 ballots · voted 12:17 · RC-10-2026-0120 · 2026/2613

   Adopted 502–2–59 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus

   ✦ AI 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.

   Foreign affairs

   11 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 17 ballots · voted 13:10 · RC-10-2025-0371 · 2025/2860

   Adopted 597–0–5 · by an overwhelming majority
4. 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye

   ✦ AI 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.

   Foreign affairs

   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
5. Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye

   ✦ AI 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.

   Foreign affairs

   13 Feb 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 15 ballots · voted 12:36 · RC-10-2025-0100 · 2025/2546

   Adopted no count published
6. The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye

   ✦ AI 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 · joint motion · 11 ballots · voted 13:22 · RC-10-2024-0095 · 2024/2856

   Adopted no count published

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/2256 2025 Commission report on Türkiye 17 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2026/2613 Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts 12 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/2860 Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus 11 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2023 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye 7 May 2025 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2546 Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye 13 Feb 2025 · 1 vote
6. 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 4 most recent final roll-call votes about Türkiye.

With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.

The latest final votes, group by group

Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.

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