2025 Commission report on Türkiye

Amendments tabled for the plenary sitting on this text, in their own numbering series. This is a different set from the committee amendments tracked elsewhere on AmendEU, and is not counted in any of the site’s amendment totals.

1. Amendment 1RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 6
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   6. Expresses its hope for a change of course in the Turkish Government’s engagement with the fundamental issues at the core of the EU accession process, which would allow the EU-Türkiye relationship to develop towards a closer partnership with the perspective of a possible future reopening of the accession process;

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   6. Expresses its hope for a change of course in the Turkish Government’s engagement with the fundamental issues at the core of the EU’s values and strategic interests, which would allow the EU-Türkiye relationship to improve;

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2. Amendment 2RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 12
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   12. Deplores the continued targeting of political parties and members of the opposition, who continue to suffer increasing pressure, particularly severe in the last year with regard to the main opposition party CHP; reiterates its strong condemnation of the continued detention and the removal from office of the Mayor of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Ekrem İmamoğlu of the CHP, in what has become a massive political case affecting more than 400 defendants including district mayors and officials, 105 of which are currently in pre-trial detention; welcomes the recent visits to Türkiye of EU mayors and city representatives and members of the European Committee of the Regions showing the…

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   12. Deplores the continued targeting of political parties and members of the opposition, who continue to suffer increasing pressure, particularly severe in the last year with regard to the main opposition party CHP; reiterates its strong condemnation of the continued detention and the removal from office of the Mayor of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Ekrem İmamoğlu of the CHP, in what has become a massive political case affecting more than 400 defendants including district mayors and officials, 105 of which are currently in pre-trial detention; strongly rejects the Ankara regional court’s decision, on 21 May 2026, to annul the decision of the 38th ordinary and 21st extraordinary CHP…

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3. Amendment 3RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 15
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   15. Continues to deplore the ongoing and intensifying prosecution, censorship and harassment of journalists and independent media, denying them the freedom to carry out their professional duties and inform the public, which is essential to a functioning democratic society; is deeply worried by reports indicating that up to 90 % of the national media is now pro-government or under government control; deeply regrets, in this regard, the seizure by the Turkish Government of TELE1, one of the few remaining critical broadcasters, which is now under trustee control, and considers this a deliberate attack on media freedom; condemns the harassment of independent journalists who, in 2025, suffered an…

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   15. Continues to deplore the ongoing and intensifying prosecution, censorship and harassment of journalists and independent media, denying them the freedom to carry out their professional duties and inform the public, which is essential to a functioning democratic society; is deeply worried by reports indicating that up to 90 % of the national media is now pro-government or under government control; deeply regrets, in this regard, the seizure by the Turkish Government of TELE1, one of the few remaining critical broadcasters, which is now under trustee control, and considers this a deliberate attack on media freedom; condemns the harassment of independent journalists who, in 2025, suffered an…

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4. Amendment 4RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 22
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   22. Condemns reported cases of transnational repression targeting Turkish nationals abroad, including intimidation, forced returns and misuse of international cooperation mechanisms; condemns Türkiye’s past activities that have undermined European social cohesion, security and democratic processes, including interference in Member States’ internal affairs through diaspora communities; remains worried that the racist extremist movement Ülkü Ocakları, also known as the Grey Wolves, which is closely linked to the ruling coalition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), is spreading not only in Turkey but also in EU Member States; calls for the EU and its Member States to examine the possibility of ba…

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   22. Condemns reported cases of transnational repression targeting Turkish nationals abroad, including intimidation, forced returns and misuse of international cooperation mechanisms; condemns Türkiye’s activities that have undermined European social cohesion, security and democratic processes, including interference in Member States’ internal affairs through diaspora communities and the use of its state agency Anadolu as an organ of propaganda; remains worried that the racist extremist movement Ülkü Ocakları, also known as the Grey Wolves, which is closely linked to the ruling coalition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), is spreading not only in Turkey but also in EU Member States; calls for…

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5. Amendment 5RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 46
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   46. Welcomes Türkiye’s long-standing position in favour of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which aligns with the EU’s position, and its active participation in the ‘Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution’ for its implementation; welcomes Türkiye’s contribution to mediation efforts in the Gaza ceasefire and with regard to the Gaza peace summit of October 2025 in Sharm El-Sheikh; deeply regrets, at the same time, the Turkish authorities’ active support for the EU-listed terror group Hamas and its refusal to designate it as a terrorist organisation, which is not compatible with the EU’s foreign and security policy; deplores the fact that Türkiye did not condemn th…

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   46. Welcomes Türkiye’s long-standing position in favour of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which aligns with the EU’s position, and its active participation in the ‘Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution’ for its implementation; welcomes Türkiye’s contribution to mediation efforts in the Gaza ceasefire and with regard to the Gaza peace summit of October 2025 in Sharm El-Sheikh; condemns the Turkish authorities’ active support for the EU-listed terror group Hamas and its refusal to designate it as a terrorist organisation, which is not compatible with the EU’s foreign and security policy; deplores the fact that Türkiye did not condemn the attack on 7 October 202…

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6. Amendment 6RenewMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 57
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   57. Supports the decision taken by the EU component of the EU-Türkiye Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to postpone its 82nd meeting, scheduled to take place on 14 and 15 April 2025 in Ankara, in the aftermath of the detention and arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and others; retains the view that parliamentary dialogue remains a crucial part of EU-Türkiye relations and expresses the hope that the work of the JPC will resume soon when conditions allow; regrets the Turkish authorities’ decision not to invite the European Parliament to observe the presidential and parliamentary elections in May 2023 amid allegations of unfair treatment, noting that the Parliamentary Assembly of the Cou…

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   57. Supports the decision taken by the EU component of the EU-Türkiye Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to postpone its 82nd meeting, scheduled to take place on 14 and 15 April 2025 in Ankara, in the aftermath of the detention and arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and others; retains the view that parliamentary dialogue remains a crucial part of EU-Türkiye relations and expresses the hope that the work of the JPC will resume soon when conditions allow; regrets the Turkish authorities’ decision not to invite the European Parliament to observe the presidential and parliamentary elections in May 2023 amid allegations of unfair treatment, noting that the Parliamentary Assembly of the Cou…

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7. Amendment 7ESNMotion for a resolution · Recital B
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   B. whereas EU accession negotiations have effectively been at a standstill since 2018, owing to the deterioration of the rule of law and democracy in Türkiye and in a context of tense bilateral relations at that time;

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   B. whereas even though EU accession negotiations have effectively been at a standstill since 2018, Türkiye is still a beneficiary of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance; whereas Türkiye has received more than EUR 10 billion in pre-accession aid funds and has been allocated a further EUR 12.3 billion for migration management and humanitarian aid for the period up to 2027; whereas the total amount of direct EU support to Türkiye will exceed EUR 24 billion by 2027;

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8. Amendment 8ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1
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   1. Reaffirms its appreciation for the long-standing aspirations of the majority of the Turkish people regarding accession to the EU and maintaining Türkiye’s candidate status, despite the persistent lack of progress and political will; acknowledges the fatigue that, as a consequence, continues to grow among stakeholders on both sides of the process; underscores, however, that any development in the accession process requires tangible progress in upholding the rule of law and democratic processes and believes that, in the absence of such progress, Türkiye’s EU accession process cannot be resumed;

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   1. Recommends that EU accession negotiations with Türkiye should be officially closed, in the interest of both the EU and Türkiye; considers Türkiye to be an important strategic partner of the EU and invites the European Council to request that the Commission develop a strategic partnership between the EU and Türkiye as an alternative path to membership;

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9. Amendment 9ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 19
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   19. Remains deeply concerned about women’s rights, and particularly about the high level of gender-based violence and the high incidence of femicide in Türkiye; urges the Turkish authorities to improve the legislative framework and its implementation, including by fully applying Protection Law No 6284, in order to effectively tackle all forms of violence against women and the practice of so-called honour killings, provide stronger protection mechanisms and end the persistent policy of impunity by holding abusers to account; regrets that despite having declared 2025 the ‘Year of the Family’, the Turkish Government has opted for a highly ideological and regressive approach that has targeted ge…

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   19. Remains concerned about women’s rights, and particularly about the high level of gender-based violence and the high incidence of femicide in Türkiye; encourages the Turkish authorities to improve the legislative framework and its implementation, including by fully applying Protection Law No 6284, in order to effectively tackle all forms of violence against women and the practice of so-called honour killings, provide stronger protection mechanisms and hold abusers to account; takes note of the fifth National Action Plan to Combat Violence against Women 2026-2030; calls for the EU to respect the national identity of Türkiye; respects, in this regard, Türkiye’s withdrawal from the Istanbul…

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10. Amendment 10ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 20
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    20. Continues to condemn the ongoing violations and lack of protection of the fundamental rights of LGBTI+ persons in Türkiye, including arbitrary detentions, the persistence of hate speech, hate crimes, physical attacks and discriminatory rhetoric, and continued media stereotyping and stigmatisation on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity; deplores the fact that, instead of tackling this continued discrimination, the Turkish authorities have even intensified their repression by using the Year of the Family initiative as a platform to specifically target the LGBTI+ community and their rights; is deeply worried about several draft law proposals leaked over the past year, which…

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    20. Notes that Türkiye is a culturally and socially conservative country where the institution of the family and public morality are respected; notes, in this regard, the decision of the Turkish authorities to ban Istanbul Pride in 2025 in the name of social peace, family structure and moral values; notes the Turkish Government’s plans to amend the Turkish penal and civil code to restrict gender reassignment therapy, in order to legally enforce the protection of children and tackle harmful trends targeting them;

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11. Amendment 11ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 22 a (new)
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    22a. Condemns the fact that Türkiye is employing a new global religious strategy to bypass legal and political restrictions in the EU on the operations of the Turkish religious authority Diyanet, thereby shifting away from dispatching imams to Europe towards recruiting young members of the Turkish diaspora in Europe and training them in Türkiye; further condemns the fact that Diyanet’s global strategy is backed by massive state funding and aims to expand a network of religious, educational and social influence;

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12. Amendment 12ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 35
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    35. Continues to commend Türkiye for hosting around 2.7 million refugees, including 2.3 million Syrians under temporary protection as at January 2026; notes that, according to Frontex reporting in January 2025, irregular migration along the Türkiye–EU border declined by approximately one quarter in absolute numbers; reiterates the importance of Türkiye’s collaboration for the effective and orderly management of migration flows; further notes the fact that since 2011, the EU has contributed close to EUR 12.5 billion to assist Türkiye in supporting refugees and host communities; supports the continuation of EU funding to further sustain the healthcare, education, protection and integration of…

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    35. Continues to commend Türkiye for hosting around 2.7 million refugees, including 2.3 million Syrians under temporary protection as at January 2026; notes that, according to Frontex reporting in January 2025, irregular migration along the Türkiye–EU border declined by approximately one quarter in absolute numbers; reiterates the importance of Türkiye’s collaboration for the effective and orderly management of migration flows; further notes the fact that since 2011, the EU has contributed close to EUR 12.5 billion to assist Türkiye in supporting refugees and host communities; notes that, according to Special Report 06/2024 by the European Court of Auditors, the EUR 6 billion Facility for Re…

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13. Amendment 13ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 36
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    36. Expresses concern about the deterioration of the protection environment for Syrian refugees in Türkiye, including the suspension of health insurance, the closure of refugee camps without adequate alternatives and the downscaling of services provided by international non-governmental organisations and the UN; furthermore, remains concerned about the situation of minority groups, refugees and migrants who continued to face discrimination, violence and forced returns in 2025; highlights that Türkiye must continue to protect Syrian refugees until the conditions for their return are met; calls on the Turkish authorities to reinstate ‘go-and-see’ visits or equivalent mechanisms enabling inform…

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    36. Notes that, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, the pace of returns of Syrians to their homeland increased significantly, with over 550 000 Syrians returning between December 2024 and late 2025; supports Türkiye’s policy of facilitating these returns and encourages the Member States to follow Türkiye’s example of returning Syrians; calls on the Commission to ensure utmost transparency and accuracy in the allocation of funds and to make sure that EU-funded projects, particularly those related to removal centres and border control, comply with all relevant human rights standards; calls on Türkiye to ensure the full and non-discriminatory implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement of 2016…

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14. Amendment 14ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 36 a (new)
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    36a. Condemns the Turkish authorities’ use of migration flows as an instrument for exerting geopolitical pressure on the EU and its Member States; considers that such actions constitute a serious breach both of the obligations arising from Türkiye’s candidate status and of the fundamental values ​​of the EU;

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15. Amendment 15ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 42 a (new)
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    42a. Notes that Türkiye is one of the biggest drone producers in the world; notes that leading Turkish drone producers are expanding their industrial and technological partnerships with firms across the EU, encompassing strategic agreements, technology transfer and joint ventures; notes that, in this way, Türkiye is becoming an important partner in European defence architecture;

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16. Amendment 16ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 44
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    44. Recognises, as regards Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Türkiye’s efforts in terms of its facilitation and potential mediation role, as underpinned by its hosting of several direct talks between both sides in Istanbul, as well as through the provision of military, diplomatic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, including defence equipment, which has contributed to Ukraine’s defence efforts; acknowledges that Türkiye has traditionally maintained a position of not supporting sanctions adopted outside the UN framework; nevertheless continues to regret the fact, that Türkiye does not align with the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia, while welcoming the measures it has ta…

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    44. Recognises, as regards Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Türkiye’s efforts in terms of its facilitation and potential mediation role, as underpinned by its hosting of several direct talks between both sides in Istanbul, as well as through the provision of military, diplomatic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, including defence equipment, which has contributed to Ukraine’s defence efforts; acknowledges that Türkiye has traditionally maintained a position of not supporting sanctions adopted outside the UN framework; nevertheless continues to regret the fact, that Türkiye does not align with the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia, while welcoming the measures it has ta…

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17. Amendment 17ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 48 a (new)
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    48a. Welcomes the memorandum of understanding between Türkiye and Armenia, signed on 4 May 2026, to jointly restore the ancient Ani Bridge as an important confidence-building measure; notes that Türkiye also removed a restriction on direct trade with Armenia in May 2026; considers that these initiatives are important steps towards the establishment of full and normalised relations between the two countries;

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18. Amendment 18ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 64 a (new)
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    64a. Is concerned that, according to various reports, millions of euro awarded under the Erasmus+ programme have been redirected towards foundations and associations with an Islamist agenda;

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19. Amendment 19S&DMotion for a resolution · Recital F
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    F. whereas Türkiye has systematically instrumentalised criminal law and counterterrorism laws to crack down on elected officials, opposition politicians and human rights defenders; whereas the recent period has been marked by a severe deterioration in democratic standards and processes in Türkiye, both on the local and the national level, as a result of judicial decisions and governmental pressure exerted on opposition mayors and municipalities; whereas a total of 28 mayors from opposition parties, specifically 18 from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and 10 from the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM), were arrested and removed from office; whereas in 11 cases, mayors were replac…

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    F. whereas Türkiye has systematically instrumentalised criminal law and counterterrorism laws to crack down on elected officials, opposition politicians and human rights defenders; whereas the recent period has been marked by a severe deterioration in democratic standards and processes in Türkiye, both on the local and the national level, as a result of judicial decisions and governmental pressure exerted on opposition mayors and municipalities; whereas since the March 2024 local elections at least 39 mayors from opposition parties, specifically 29 from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and 10 from the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM), were arrested and removed from office; wher…

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20. Amendment 20S&DMotion for a resolution · Recital F a (new)
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    Fa. whereas, after a prolonged legal process, on 21 May 2026, an Ankara Regional Court of Appeals issued a ruling of ‘absolute nullity’ (‘mutlak butlan’) concerning the CHP’s 2023 party congress, thereby annulling the election that brought Özgür Özel to the chair and the current party leadership into office; whereas this court ruling, despite pending possible appeals, was accompanied by a specific injunction in order to effectively remove from office the elected leadership and transfer its authority to the former chair, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, and the previous Party Assembly; whereas three days later, on 24 May 2026, upon the request of former chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s team, Turkish riot police storm…

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21. Amendment 21S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 11 a (new)
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    11a. Condemns the Turkish Government’s relentless targeting of political parties and members of the opposition, which has been particularly severe over the last year in the case of the main opposition party CHP, moving Türkiye yet further away from already limited party competition toward fully authoritarian rule; strongly condemns the politically engineered removal from office of CHP elected Chairperson Özgür Özel and party leadership, following a court ruling that declared the 2023 CHP congress null and void and opted to reinstate the former party leadership; calls on the Government of Türkiye to cease these abuse tactics, which constitute a grave attack on democratic pluralism, the rule o…

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22. Amendment 22S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 12
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    12. Deplores the continued targeting of political parties and members of the opposition, who continue to suffer increasing pressure, particularly severe in the last year with regard to the main opposition party CHP; reiterates its strong condemnation of the continued detention and the removal from office of the Mayor of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Ekrem İmamoğlu of the CHP, in what has become a massive political case affecting more than 400 defendants including district mayors and officials, 105 of which are currently in pre-trial detention; welcomes the recent visits to Türkiye of EU mayors and city representatives and members of the European Committee of the Regions showing the…

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    12. Reiterates its strong condemnation of the continued detention and the removal from office of the Mayor of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Ekrem İmamoğlu of the CHP, in what has become a massive political case affecting more than 400 defendants including district mayors and officials, 105 of which are currently in pre-trial detention; welcomes the recent visits to Türkiye of EU mayors and city representatives and members of the European Committee of the Regions showing their solidarity and support with the defendants; echoes their call for the respect of municipal freedoms; is deeply concerned by the acceptance of the nearly 4 000-page indictment, prepared under the responsibility…

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23. Amendment 23S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 13
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    13. Is gravely concerned by the further deterioration of local democracy in Türkiye; strongly condemns the dismissals and arrests of 28 elected mayors from opposition parties and dozens of local officials, as well as the replacement of 11 mayors with trustees appointed by the government, often in connection with the overly broad and arbitrary application of Türkiye’s anti-terror legislation or unsubstantiated corruption allegations; reiterates its consideration of this long-standing practice of appointing trustees as a blatant attack on the most basic principles of local democracy; urges the Turkish authorities to immediately cease and reverse the repression of opposition municipalities – in…

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    13. Is gravely concerned by the further deterioration of local democracy in Türkiye; strongly condemns the dismissals and arrests of at least 39 elected mayors from opposition parties and dozens of local officials, as well as the replacement of 13 mayors with trustees appointed by the government, often in connection with the overly broad and arbitrary application of Türkiye’s anti-terror legislation or unsubstantiated corruption allegations; reiterates its consideration of this long-standing practice of appointing trustees as a blatant attack on the most basic principles of local democracy; urges the Turkish authorities to immediately cease and reverse the repression of opposition municipali…

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24. Amendment 24S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 18
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    18. Remains deeply concerned about the state of academic freedom and institutional independence, as illustrated by the deteriorating situation in Boğaziçi University since the appointment, in 2021, of its rector by a decision of the Turkish President; considers this extension of the trustee model to academic institutions, which has produced a clear negative impact on the academic life and performance of the institution, to be a further departure from EU standards on academic freedom, mirroring the government’s attempts to tighten control on any space of possible dissent; calls on the Turkish authorities to ensure democratic governance and autonomy in the country’s universities and to put an…

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    18. Remains deeply concerned about the state of academic freedom and institutional independence, as illustrated by the deteriorating situation in Boğaziçi University since the appointment, in 2021, of its rector by a decision of the Turkish President; considers this extension of the trustee model to academic institutions, which has produced a clear negative impact on the academic life and performance of the institution, to be a further departure from EU standards on academic freedom, mirroring the government’s attempts to tighten control on any space of possible dissent; calls on the Turkish authorities to ensure democratic governance and autonomy in the country’s universities and to put an…

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25. Amendment 25S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 26
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    26. Acknowledges that Türkiye provides generally adequate legal guarantees for freedom of religion or belief and that freedom of worship is generally respected in the country; urges the Turkish authorities to address the remaining shortcomings with regard to the protection of the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, in particular as regards their legal personality, the insufficient protection and promotion of minority languages, limited access to schooling support and clergy training, restricted access to media and public advertising in minority languages, and persistent complications in the enjoyment of property rights; calls on Türkiye to implement the Venice Commission recommendatio…

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    26. Acknowledges that Türkiye provides generally adequate legal guarantees for freedom of religion or belief and that freedom of worship is generally respected in the country; urges the Turkish authorities to address the remaining shortcomings with regard to the protection of the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, in particular as regards their legal personality, the insufficient protection and promotion of minority languages, limited access to schooling support, restrictions on the training, appointment and succession of clergy, restricted access to media and public advertising in minority languages, and persistent complications in the enjoyment of property rights; calls on Türkiye…

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26. Amendment 26S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 37
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    37. Reiterates its call on Türkiye to work on a constructive, and not assertive or aggressive, approach in its neighbourhood; welcomes the continued dialogue between Greece and Türkiye, including high-level meetings such as the summit between Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Erdoğan in February 2026, which can foster a constructive environment and further de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean, which is of paramount importance amid the dangerous escalation of conflicts in the wider region; reiterates its strong interest in stability and security in the region and encourages all sides to further advance in this line of dialogue and cooperation with the aim of resolving any pending…

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    37. Reiterates its call on Türkiye to work on a constructive, and not assertive or aggressive, approach in its neighbourhood; welcomes the continued dialogue between Greece and Türkiye, including high-level meetings such as the summit between Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Erdoğan in February 2026, which can foster a constructive environment and further de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean, which is of paramount importance amid the dangerous escalation of conflicts in the wider region; reiterates its strong interest in stability and security in the region and encourages all sides to further advance in this line of dialogue and cooperation with the aim of resolving any pending…

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27. Amendment 27S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 39
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    39. Welcomes the steps taken by the UN Secretary-General towards a resumption of comprehensive settlement talks, including his appointment of a Personal Envoy on Cyprus; calls on the Commission to rapidly appoint a new European Commission Special Envoy for Cyprus; welcomes the two informal meetings held in a broader format, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, in Geneva in March 2025 and New York in July 2025, as well as the meetings in Cyprus of President Nikos Christodoulides and leader of the Turkish Cypriot community Tufan Erhürman in December 2025, in which a joint statement emphasised that ‘the real aim is the solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality as describ…

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    39. Welcomes the steps taken by the UN Secretary-General towards a resumption of comprehensive settlement talks, including his appointment of a Personal Envoy on Cyprus; calls on the Commission to rapidly appoint a new European Commission Special Envoy for Cyprus; welcomes the two informal meetings held in a broader format, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, in Geneva in March 2025 and New York in July 2025, as well as the various meetings in Cyprus of President Nikos Christodoulides and leader of the Turkish Cypriot community Tufan Erhürman including the meeting of December 2025, in which a joint statement emphasised that ‘the real aim is the solution of the Cyprus problem with…

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28. Amendment 28S&DMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 62
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    62. Believes that it is in the EU’s interest to reassess ways in which Türkiye can remain anchored to the EU, not only in terms of standards but also in terms of values and principles, and to design political initiatives according to that goal; urges all EU institutions, the Member States and the European Council to be vocal in addressing the persistent democratic backsliding and human rights violations in Türkiye, as doing so is not incompatible with pursuing the best possible relations between the EU and the country; calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service to ensure that the agendas of high-level officials visiting Türkiye include a plural representation of politic…

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    62. Believes that it is in the EU’s interest to reassess ways in which Türkiye can remain anchored to the EU, not only in terms of standards but also in terms of values and principles, and to design political initiatives according to that goal; expresses its alarm about the gradual consolidation of another autocratic system on the EU’s doorstep, as such developments have direct and far-reaching implications for the Union’s long-term interests and stability; urges all EU institutions, the Member States and the European Council to be vocal in addressing the persistent democratic backsliding and human rights violations in Türkiye, in particular regarding the ongoing dismantling of pluralist dem…

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29. Amendment 29ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 39
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    39. Welcomes the steps taken by the UN Secretary-General towards a resumption of comprehensive settlement talks, including his appointment of a Personal Envoy on Cyprus; calls on the Commission to rapidly appoint a new European Commission Special Envoy for Cyprus; welcomes the two informal meetings held in a broader format, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, in Geneva in March 2025 and New York in July 2025, as well as the meetings in Cyprus of President Nikos Christodoulides and leader of the Turkish Cypriot community Tufan Erhürman in December 2025, in which a joint statement emphasised that ‘the real aim is the solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality as describ…

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    39. Welcomes the steps taken by the UN Secretary-General towards a resumption of comprehensive settlement talks, including his appointment of a Personal Envoy on Cyprus; calls on the Commission to rapidly appoint a new European Commission Special Envoy for Cyprus; welcomes the two informal meetings held in a broader format, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, in Geneva in March 2025 and New York in July 2025, as well as the meetings in Cyprus of President Nikos Christodoulides and leader of the Turkish Cypriot community Tufan Erhürman in December 2025, in which a joint statement emphasised that ‘the real aim is the solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality as describ…

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30. Amendment 30ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 40
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    40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; 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, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the P…

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    40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; 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, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the P…

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31. Amendment 31ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 40
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    40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; 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, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the P…

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    40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; 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, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the P…

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32. Amendment 32ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 40
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    40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; 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, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the P…

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    40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; 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, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the P…

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33. Amendment 33PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 1
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    1. Reaffirms its appreciation for the long-standing aspirations of the majority of the Turkish people regarding accession to the EU and maintaining Türkiye’s candidate status, despite the persistent lack of progress and political will; acknowledges the fatigue that, as a consequence, continues to grow among stakeholders on both sides of the process; underscores, however, that any development in the accession process requires tangible progress in upholding the rule of law and democratic processes and believes that, in the absence of such progress, Türkiye’s EU accession process cannot be resumed;

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    1. Notes that accession negotiations have remained at a standstill since 2018 and that no meaningful progress has been achieved in fulfilling the Copenhagen criteria; considers therefore that, given these circumstances, the accession process cannot be revived and calls on the Commission and the Council to ensure that any future strategic partnership with Türkiye can only be pursued upon full compliance with its obligations towards all EU Member States as a realistic alternative to accession;

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34. Amendment 34PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 5 a (new)
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    5a. Stresses that, given that Türkiye’s accession negotiations have remained at a standstill, Türkiye should no longer receive financial assistance under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III); insists that any remaining EU funding to Türkiye must remain fully transparent, strictly conditional and subject to rigorous parliamentary scrutiny;

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35. Amendment 35PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 26 a (new)
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    26a. Expresses concern over restrictions affecting Christian communities, including obstacles to legal recognition, property rights and religious education; condemns antisemitism and antisemitic incitement in Turkish political discourse and state-affiliated media; calls on the Turkish authorities to protect religious minorities, combat antisemitism and uphold freedom of religion and belief;

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36. Amendment 36PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 35 a (new)
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    35a. Acknowledges that Türkiye continues to host a large migrant and refugee population; emphasises that refugee protection and reception in the region should remain the primary response to migratory pressures; insists, however, that this responsibility must not be used by the Turkish Government to weaponise migration or to extract financial concessions from the EU; stresses that cooperation on migration must be based on the prevention of irregular migration towards the EU;

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37. Amendment 37PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 37 b (new)
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    37b. Rejects any attempt to institutionalise or codify the ‘Blue Homeland’ doctrine through legislation or state policy; stresses that any such actions will be considered null and void and will produce no legal effects under international law;

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38. Amendment 38PfEMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 49 a (new)
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    49a. Expresses its concern regarding reports of foreign state influence exercised through religious, educational and cultural organisations linked to foreign governments; calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen transparency requirements concerning foreign funding, governance structures and political activities conducted within the EU on behalf of foreign states;

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39. Amendment 39PfE, ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 37 a (new)
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    37a. Condemns the continued occupation of parts of the Republic of Cyprus by Turkish military forces; reiterates its full support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus; deplores Türkiye’s continued refusal to recognise the Republic of Cyprus, an EU Member State;

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40. Amendment 40PfE, ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 46 a (new)
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    46a. Recalls that Hamas is designated as a terrorist organisation by the EU; deeply regrets the continued political engagement of senior Turkish officials with Hamas representatives and the refusal of the Turkish Government to recognise Hamas as a terrorist organisation;

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41. Amendment 41The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 10
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    10. Notes with regret that even though EU enlargement policy is currently regaining new momentum, Türkiye is missing this window of opportunity because of a lack of democratic reforms; further notes that a first step to seizing this opportunity would be to abide by the rulings of the rECtHR and the Constitutional Court of Türkiye; continues to be appalled by the Turkish authorities’, and in particular the Turkish judiciary’s, continuous disregard for and failure to apply landmark Constitutional Court and ECtHR rulings, which undermines legal certainty and perpetuates systemic violations; takes note with regret of the prolonged infringement proceedings by the Council of Europe’s Committee of…

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    10. Notes with regret that even though EU enlargement policy is currently regaining new momentum, Türkiye is missing this window of opportunity because of a lack of democratic reforms; further notes that a first step to seizing this opportunity would be to abide by the rulings of the rECtHR and the Constitutional Court of Türkiye; continues to be appalled by the Turkish authorities’, and in particular the Turkish judiciary’s, continuous disregard for and failure to apply landmark Constitutional Court and ECtHR rulings, which undermines legal certainty and perpetuates systemic violations; takes note with regret of the prolonged infringement proceedings by the Council of Europe’s Committee of…

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42. Amendment 42The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 35 a (new)
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    35a. Remains deeply concerned about Türkiye being considered by the EU as a ‘safe country of origin’ in the light of widespread evidence of persecution and serious harm against its citizens; highlights that this constitutes a breach of Article 61(1) of the Asylum Procedure Regulation1a, which states that a third country may only be designated as a safe country of origin where, on the basis of the legal situation, the application of the law within a democratic system and the general political circumstances, it can be shown that there is no persecution as defined in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1347 and no real risk of serious harm as defined in Article 15 of that Regulation; ____________…

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43. Amendment 43The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 37
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    37. Reiterates its call on Türkiye to work on a constructive, and not assertive or aggressive, approach in its neighbourhood; welcomes the continued dialogue between Greece and Türkiye, including high-level meetings such as the summit between Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Erdoğan in February 2026, which can foster a constructive environment and further de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean, which is of paramount importance amid the dangerous escalation of conflicts in the wider region; reiterates its strong interest in stability and security in the region and encourages all sides to further advance in this line of dialogue and cooperation with the aim of resolving any pending…

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    37. Reiterates its call on Türkiye to work on a constructive, and not assertive or aggressive, approach in its neighbourhood; welcomes the continued dialogue between Greece and Türkiye, including high-level meetings such as the summit between Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Erdoğan in February 2026, which can foster a constructive environment and further de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean, which is of paramount importance amid the dangerous escalation of conflicts in the wider region; reiterates its strong interest in stability and security in the region and encourages all sides to further advance in this line of dialogue and cooperation with the aim of resolving any pending…

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44. Amendment 44The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 40
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    40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; 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, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the P…

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    40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; 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, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the P…

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45. Amendment 45The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 40 a (new)
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    40a. Expresses concern regarding the ongoing process of granting 6 000 acres of land in occupied Karpasia to Istanbul Technical University; emphasises that such an action raises very serious concerns regarding the attempt to consolidate negative faits accompli in the occupied territories at the expense of the rights of lawful owners and of the prospects of resolving the property issue; notes that, at the same time, the inclusion of a 3 500-acre tract of forest land, as reported in the media, violates EU law regarding the protection of the natural environment;

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46. Amendment 46The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 41 a (new)
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    41a. Condemns the Turkish Government’s ongoing practice of placing Turkish Cypriots on a blacklist that bars them from entering Türkiye under the N-82 and G-87, which have been in effect in the Republic of Türkiye since 2019; notes that the aim of this practice is to intimidate Turkish Cypriot politicians, trade unionists, journalists, intellectuals, activists and cultural figures who, through their public statements and actions, voice criticism of Türkiye’s illegal interventions in the occupied territories, a practice that violates freedom of expression, which is protected, among other international conventions, by the Council of Europe’s ECHR;

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47. Amendment 47The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 41 b (new)
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    41b. Condemns the establishment of an office of Türkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party in occupied Nicosia, which is intended to strengthen the de facto illegal administrative and political control of the occupied areas, as well as the socio-economic and cultural assimilation of the Turkish Cypriot community; expresses, at the same time, particular concern over the fact that the office in question is operating in a historic building that is a cultural heritage site, triggering further reactions even within the Turkish Cypriot community itself; calls for the reversal of the above-mentioned unilateral action, which exacerbates the negative atmosphere and undermines the ongoing efforts…

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48. Amendment 48The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 43 a (new)
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    43a. Rejects the use of Article 122 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union as the legal basis for the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, emphasising that this provision, intended for exceptional financial assistance in the event of serious difficulties, is not appropriate for a common security and defence instrument; underlines that participation of non-EU countries with which the EU has established a security and defence partnership within the framework of SAFE must be based on unanimity among Member States and contingent upon the strict fulfilment of conditions safeguarding the security and defence interests of all its Member States without discrimination;

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49. Amendment 49The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 43 b (new)
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    43b. Calls on all EU Member States, in view of Türkiye’s militarised foreign policy, to stop all arms exports to Türkiye;

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50. Amendment 50The LeftMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 44
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    44. Recognises, as regards Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Türkiye’s efforts in terms of its facilitation and potential mediation role, as underpinned by its hosting of several direct talks between both sides in Istanbul, as well as through the provision of military, diplomatic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, including defence equipment, which has contributed to Ukraine’s defence efforts; acknowledges that Türkiye has traditionally maintained a position of not supporting sanctions adopted outside the UN framework; nevertheless continues to regret the fact, that Türkiye does not align with the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia, while welcoming the measures it has ta…

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    44. Recognises, as regards Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Türkiye’s efforts in terms of its facilitation and potential mediation role, as underpinned by its hosting of several direct talks between both sides in Istanbul, as well as through the provision of military, diplomatic and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, including defence equipment, which has contributed to Ukraine’s defence efforts; acknowledges that Türkiye has traditionally maintained a position of not supporting sanctions adopted outside the UN framework; nevertheless continues to regret the fact, that Türkiye does not align with the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia, while welcoming the measures it has ta…

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51. Amendment 51ECRMotion for a resolution · Recital S a (new)
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    Sa. whereas the region of Alexandretta (Hatay), formerly part of Syria under the French Mandate, was annexed by Türkiye in 1939 following a disputed process conducted under substantial Turkish military and political pressure; whereas the annexation was followed by demographic changes and the gradual erosion of the region’s historic multi-ethnic and multi-religious character;

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52. Amendment 52ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 22
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    22. Condemns reported cases of transnational repression targeting Turkish nationals abroad, including intimidation, forced returns and misuse of international cooperation mechanisms; condemns Türkiye’s past activities that have undermined European social cohesion, security and democratic processes, including interference in Member States’ internal affairs through diaspora communities; remains worried that the racist extremist movement Ülkü Ocakları, also known as the Grey Wolves, which is closely linked to the ruling coalition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), is spreading not only in Turkey but also in EU Member States; calls for the EU and its Member States to examine the possibility of ba…

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    22. Condemns reported cases of transnational repression targeting Turkish nationals abroad, including intimidation, forced returns and misuse of international cooperation mechanisms; condemns Türkiye’s past activities that have undermined European social cohesion, security and democratic processes, including interference in Member States’ internal affairs through diaspora communities; remains worried that the racist extremist movement Ülkü Ocakları, also known as the Grey Wolves, which is closely linked to the ruling coalition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), is spreading not only in Turkey but also in EU Member States; calls for the EU and its Member States to examine the possibility of ba…

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53. Amendment 53ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 26
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    26. Acknowledges that Türkiye provides generally adequate legal guarantees for freedom of religion or belief and that freedom of worship is generally respected in the country; urges the Turkish authorities to address the remaining shortcomings with regard to the protection of the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, in particular as regards their legal personality, the insufficient protection and promotion of minority languages, limited access to schooling support and clergy training, restricted access to media and public advertising in minority languages, and persistent complications in the enjoyment of property rights; calls on Türkiye to implement the Venice Commission recommendatio…

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    26. Acknowledges that, not withstanding the genocide of 3.5 million Christians, and the policies of ethnic cleansing carried out against religious minorities during the past century, Türkiye today provides generally adequate legal guarantees for freedom of religion or belief and that freedom of worship is generally respected in the country; urges the Turkish authorities to address the remaining shortcomings with regard to the protection of the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, in particular as regards their legal personality, the insufficient protection and promotion of minority languages, limited access to schooling support and clergy training, restricted access to media and public…

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54. Amendment 54ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 31
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    31. Welcomes the removal of Türkiye from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in June 2024, following significant progress in improving its anti-money laundering regime and combating the financing of terrorism; calls for Türkiye to align more closely with the EU acquis and FATF recommendations to further strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework, including on the traceability of transfers and the prevention of misuse of new payment and crypto-asset channels for illicit finance;

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    31. Notes the removal of Türkiye removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in June 2024; recalls that legal and institutional reforms can only be considered meaningful if accompanied by consistent implementation, judicial independence, transparency and demonstrable results in practice; calls for Türkiye to align more closely with the EU acquis and FATF recommendations to further strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework, including on the traceability of transfers and the prevention of misuse of new payment and crypto-asset channels for illicit finance;

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55. Amendment 55ECRMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 45
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    45. Expresses concern over Türkiye’s close diplomatic, economic and energy relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, including regular high-level contact, sustained trade relations and the continued import of Iranian gas; regrets Türkiye’s lack of alignment with the EU’s response to Iran’s crackdown on protesters, including restrictive measures regarding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); takes note of the recent judicial developments in the United States concerning Halk Bankası A.Ş. (Halkbank), including proceedings related to sanctions evasion and money laundering schemes; calls on Türkiye to progressively align with the EU’s CFSP positions and sanctions regime; notes with co…

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    45. Expresses concern over Türkiye’s close diplomatic, economic and energy relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, including regular high-level contact, sustained trade relations and the continued import of Iranian gas; regrets Türkiye’s lack of alignment with the EU’s response to Iran’s crackdown on protesters, including restrictive measures regarding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); takes note of the recent judicial developments in the United States concerning Halk Bankası A.Ş. (Halkbank), including proceedings related to sanctions evasion and money laundering schemes; recalls that these proceedings stem from allegations of a large-scale sanctions-evasion network involvin…

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