OR Commission sent the first ‘loud message’ to Turkey for the arrest and imprisonment of Imamoglou and the way the government and the police are dealing with protest rallies and demonstrations in favor of the former mayor of Constantinople.
In particular, the Commission announced today (02.04.2025) that ‘Following recent worrying developments’ in Turkeybecause of the imprisonment of Imamogloumust EU commitments to Ankara are carefully redefined.
In this context, the Enlargement Commissioner, Martha Mr. canceled her scheduled visit her in Turkey and meeting her with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan.
The enlargement Commissioner announced on the night of Tuesday, April 1, 2025, by the European Parliament in Strasbourg that She is canceling her scheduled trip to Antalya for the diplomatic forum this coming weekend, as well as her trip to Ankarawhere he was to meet with Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan.
Marta Mr. explained that The reason for the cancellation of its visit to Turkey is The latest developments in Turkey.
Police stabs a demonstrator in Turkey / Reuters / Cagla Gurdogan
The Commission’s statement
Today (02.04.2025), a spokesman for the European Commission, invited to give more details on the reason for the cancellation of Mr Kos’s trip, gave the following answer:
«After recent worrying developments, we must carefully redefine our commitmentwhile maintaining open channels to discuss mutual interest, as Turkey is a strategic partner for us.
The upcoming high -level dialogue is an important step in our reconnection with Turkey, for which the European Council has instructed us. We will continue to raise issues and concerns related to the rule of law. We want Turkey to be anchored in European values».
Turkish protesters in favor of Imamoglou / Reuters / Cagla Gurdogan
Asked, if The Commission has officially expressed its concern to the Turkish authorities on the rule of law in Turkeythe committee’s spokesman avoided responding.
It is noted that In spite of developments in Turkeythe high -level dialogue with Anchor It is not canceled at this stage. High -level dialogue for the economy It will normally take place at the end of the weekbetween Commissioner Dobrovskis and Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simcek, as well as High -level dialogue for migratory which is scheduled for the end of the month.