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

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

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

2 February 2021

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

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

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

EU Rapporteur Piri on Cumhuriyet: Final Blow to Press Freedom?

EU Rapporteur Piri on Cumhuriyet: Final Blow to Press Freedom?

Concerning the change in Cumhuriyet’s management, EU Rapporteur to Turkey Piri has said in her tweet, “Last independent newspaper Cumhuriyet now taken over by ultra-nationalists, aligned with President Erdogan.”.

10 September 2018

Statement on Election by EU Rapporteur to Turkey Piri

Statement on Election by EU Rapporteur to Turkey Piri

First statement from Europe with respect to election results has been made by EP Rapporteur to Turkey Kati Piri. In her statement on Twitter, Piri has made emphasis on the State of Emergency conditions.

EP Rapporteur Kati Piri: Demirtaş Should be Released for Fair Election

EP Rapporteur Kati Piri: Demirtaş Should be Released for Fair Election

European Parliament Turkey Rapporteur Kati Piri has stated that the imprisoned Presidential candidate of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş should be released for a fair election.

Kati Piri: Critical Thinking is Dangerous Endeavor in ‘New Turkey’

Kati Piri: Critical Thinking is Dangerous Endeavor in ‘New Turkey’

Commenting on operation launched against Boğaziçi University students, Kati Piri from the EP has tweeted, “Anti-war students labeled ‘terrorists’ by President Erdoğan. Critical thinking dangerous endeavor in ‘new Turkey’”.

Kati Piri: Will Propose in EP to Launch Urgent Call For Kavala’s Release

Kati Piri: Will Propose in EP to Launch Urgent Call For Kavala’s Release

EP Rapporteur for Turkey Kati Piri stated that she would propose in the European Parliament to launch an urgent call for release of Anadolu Kültür Board Chair Osman Kavala, who was taken into custody yesterday evening.

19 October 2017

MEPs Decide on Suspension of Accession Negotiations With Turkey

MEPs Decide on Suspension of Accession Negotiations With Turkey

The report suggesting to suspend negotiation talks with Turkey regarding the EU-accession process has been approved by the Members of the European Parliament.

EP Calls for Suspension Accession Talks if Constitutional Amendments Implemented

EP Calls for Suspension Accession Talks if Constitutional Amendments Implemented

Draft of the report of EP’s lead negotiator on Turkey Piri has been approved. The draft demands that the journalists be tried without arrest and expresses that capital punishment contravenes international treaties.

Kati Piri: State of Emergency Turns into Pressure Tool Against Kurds

Kati Piri: State of Emergency Turns into Pressure Tool Against Kurds

The European Parliament members Piri and Schaake have stated that "the law being used as pressure tool is worrying".

13 September 2016

European Parliament Approves Turkey’s Progress Report

European Parliament Approves Turkey’s Progress Report

European Parliament’s report on Turkey has been approved by majority of votes at the General Assembly today. Netherlander socialist member Kati Piri has voiced her concerns as to human rights and freedom of expression.

European Parliament Turkey Rapporteur Kati Piri: ‘A Glimmer of Hope’ - My Report From Diyarbakır

European Parliament Turkey Rapporteur Kati Piri: ‘A Glimmer of Hope’ - My Report From Diyarbakır

European Parliament Turkey Rapporteur Kati Piri has commentated how the civilians were leaving the basement in Sur; “There are serious human rights violations taking place and the desperation of many people is getting bigger”. Minister for European Union Bozkır has reacted; “Piri has lost her impartiality”.

22 February 2016