Turkey’s “gap” is increased by the values ​​and interests of the EU, stresses the annual report of the European Parliament (EC) today approved with 367 votes in favor, 74 against and 188 abstentions.

The report compiled by the Spanish Socialist MEP, Natsu Sanchez Ah, and approved by the EC, points out that negotiations on Turkey’s accession to the EU have been “swallowed by 2018” due to the deterioration of the rule of law and under the present circumstances, or under the present circumstances. Turkey’s accession process to the EU cannot restart.

The rapporteur, Mr. Sanche, said: “We are constantly listening to the Turkish authorities about their supposed commitment to join the EU and how important it is for us to give new impetus to this process due to security and geopolitical, but they are wrong. The membership of the member concerns democracy and the more they promote a fully authoritarian model (as recently observed with the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu), the more they move away from the EU member. “

The EC calls on the Turkish government, the institutions and EU member states to continue working towards a closer, more dynamic and strategic partnership, with particular emphasis on climate, energy security, co-operation to combat terrorism and regional stability.

‘Democratic Return’ in Turkey

In particular, in terms of human rights and the rule of law, the European Parliament is referring to a “lack of situation” and a “democratic regression” in Turkey over the last year. He also expresses his deep regret that, despite the strategy of judicial reform, “the state of independence of the judiciary in Turkey remains miserable”, after systematic government intervention and “political tooling of the judicial system”.

Restrictions on fundamental freedoms

The EK urges the Turkish authorities to put an end to the current serious restrictions on fundamental freedoms, in particular expression, concentration and cooperative, and on constant attacks on the fundamental rights of opposition members, defenders, defenders, defenders of human rights, Journalists, academics, artists and civil society activists, among others.

Censorship and harassment of journalists

The EK condemns the continuing prosecution, censorship and harassment of journalists and independent media and expresses “deep concern” about the current legislation that prevents an open and free internet, with long -term prison sentences imposed on social media and social media. Use of the Radio and TV Council (RTük) to suppress media criticism.

For arrest Imoglou

The EP expresses his strong concern about the recent arrest and removal from the post of Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imoglou, of charges allegedly related to corruption and terrorism, involving a total of 106 suspects. The EP expresses its disgust for the decision of a temporary ban on all demonstrations in Constantinople and other provinces throughout the country and the suppression of peaceful demonstrators. It considers it to be a “politically motivated move aimed at preventing a legal opponent from nominating the upcoming elections and that with these actions the current Turkish authorities are further pushing the country to a fully authoritarian model”.

Greek -Turkish: a climate of reconnection, but also unresolved issues

In Greek issues, the EC report welcomes the “increased dialogue” with Christian minorities, but stresses that “there has been no significant progress in protecting the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, especially in terms of their legal personality, including those of the Greek Orthodox.” It calls on Turkey to apply the recommendations of the Venice Committee and all the relevant decisions of the ECHR on it. The EC reiterates its call to Turkey to respect the role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and to recognize its legal personality and public use of the ecclesiastical title of the Ecumenical Patriarch. It also calls on Turkey to “respect and protect the excellent global value of Hagia Sophia and the Museum of the country”, which are registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The EC repeats “its strong interest in stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean”, welcomes continuing decline and positive dynamics in the region and the recent climate of reconnection between Turkey and Greece, noting that “unresolved issues continue to affect them”. It disapproves that Turkey continues to violate the sovereignty and sovereign rights of EU Member States, such as Greece and the Republic of Cyprus, among other things through the promotion of the Blue Homeland doctrine and emphasizes that although Turkish violations of Greek airspace have diminished. 2023 and systematic illegal fishing activities have been carried out by Turkish vessels within Greek territorial waters. EC expresses its deep regret that Turkey continues to support an official threat of war against Greece (Casus Belli) in 12 nautical miles and calls on Turkey to fully respect the sovereignty of all EU Member States on territorial waters and airspace and airspace, Resources, according to Union and International Law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which is part of the EU acquis. Repeats that the Memorandum Sea law and may have no legal consequence for third states.

Concern for the Cyprus issue

For the Cyprus issue, it repeats its deep concern about all unilateral actions aimed at establishing Cyprus’ permanent division instead of its reunion and condemns, in this context, the recent illegal visit of President Erdogan, UN, the EU, the international community in general and other parties involved to reopen substantial negotiations in the agreed framework.

The EC welcomes the re -establishment of informal talks under the auspices of the UN Secretary -General on March 18 and 19, 2025, “in a constructive atmosphere”, where both sides have shown a clear commitment to achieve progress and continuing the dialogue. It welcomes the agreement between the two sides for the opening of four passing points, the derailment, the establishment of a youth committee and the launch of environmental and solar energy projects, in the context of a new bundle of confidence building measures and encourages all sides to exploit it.

The EC notes that “the only solution to the Cyprus problem is a fair, overall, sustainable and democratic settlement”, including its external aspects, within the agreed UN framework, based on a bi -communal, bi -zonal federation with a single international legal person, UN security. He urgently calls for the reopening of negotiations for the reunification of Cyprus under the auspices of the Secretary General. of the UN as soon as possible, from the point where they were interrupted in Kran-Montana in 2017 and calls on Turkey to abandon the “unacceptable proposal” for a two-state solution in Cyprus and to return to the agreed base for a solution and within the UN.

Invites Turkey to respect Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty

In the Syrian issue, the EP expresses its commitment to constructive cooperation between the EU and Turkey in terms of humanitarian aid, promoting a sustainable political solution and the fight against Daesh, as “Turkey plays a key role in promoting stability in the region”. It calls on Turkey to respect Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and to immediately stop all attacks and invasions and possession of Syrian territory, in full compliance with international law. He also condemns the attacks that took place in recent weeks, taking advantage of the collapse of the ‘Assad regime, by militias backed by Turkey against Syrian Kurdish forces in the northern part of Syria. The EP calls on Turkey to support the process of implementing the agreement between the Syrian transitional government and the Kurdish SDFs and to abstain from any intervention in Syria’s internal processes.

Turkey helps Russia to bypass sanctions

Concerning the Russian war against Ukraine, EC regrets the fact that trade between Turkey and Russia has increased abruptly since the start of the war in Ukraine, making it the second largest commercial partner in Russia. The EC points out that Turkey has not been aligned with EU sanctions against Russia and that Turkey has not prevented the use of its territory to bypass sanctions.

EC regrets Turkey’s very low alignment rate (5%) with the EU’s common foreign security policy and policy, including sanctions and fighting sanctions.

Migratory

It praises Turkey for the hospitality of about 3.1 million refugees, including 2.9 million Syrian and reiterates the importance of Turkey’s cooperation for the effective management of migratory flows, noting that in 2011 the EU has contributed to almost € 10 billion to help Turkey to help the Turkish pilgrimage to the hospitality. December 2024 for further support of refugees in Turkey after the fall of the ‘Assad regime.

The EU reminds us of Turkey’s obligation to take all necessary steps to stop existing illegal immigration paths and to prevent the creation of new maritime or land roads for illegal immigration to the EU, especially to Greece and Cyprus. It points out the dangers related to any tooling of immigrants by the Turkish government and underlines the need to ensure the protection of the rights and freedoms of all refugees and immigrants. It calls on Turkey to ensure the full and unintentional application of the 2016 EU-Turkey declaration and the EU-Turkey Employment Agreement to all Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus.

Finally, the EP expresses in the hope that developments in Syria will gradually allow a growing number of refugees to return home and stress that returns should only be made on a voluntary basis and under security and dignity.