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Turkish Cyprus blasts EU report as detached from island reality The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has rejected the European Parliament’s controversial 2025 Türkiye Report, saying it ignores the inherent rights, sovereign will and c...

Turkey Rejects EU Parliament Report - athens-times.com — Turkey has issued a sharp rebuke to a report adopted by the European Parliament on June 17, 2026, which states that Turkey’s EU accession process ‘cannot be restarted under current conditions.’ The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed the document as politically motivated, accusing it of relying on baseless claims and misinformation propagated by circles hostile to Turkey. In its official statement, the ministry asserted that the report reflects ideological clichés held by certain members of the European Parliament rather than objective reality. It described the text as having been drafted within the framework of a deliberate political agenda — one that seeks to overshadow the positive momentum currently shaping Turkey-EU relations at a time when their strategic importance is growing steadily. The Turkish government also strongly rejected the report’s criticism of Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç, calling the allegations against him ‘unfounded’ and accusing the report of distorting ongoing legal proceedings conducted by Turkey’s independent judiciary. The ministry emphasized that the Turkish judicial system operates …

Türkiye rejects European Parliament resolutions as baseless Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry on Feb. 13 categorically rejected what it described as baseless allegations targeting the country in certain resolutions adopted by the European Parliament on Feb. 12. In a statement numbered 33, the ministry said the resolution on the “Situation in Northeast Syria” disregards Türkiye’s role in Syria’s recovery and stabilization. “We advise the European Parliament to exert greater effort to understand the realities on the ground and the aspirations of Syria and the Syrian people, rather than adopting misguided and ill-intentioned resolutions,” the statement said. The ministry also rejected claims regarding freedom of expression and religion in Türkiye contained in the resolution titled “Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye,” saying such claims contradict the facts. “No foreign institution, including the European Parliament, can interfere in judicial proceedings conducted in our country,” the statement said. The ministry added that the resolutions do not bode well for efforts to enhance Türkiye-EU relations and called on the European Parliament to take…

Turkey lashes out at European Parliament report urging EU sanctions on justice minister https://www.byteseu.com/2115949/ ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Wednesday rejected a report by the European Parliament that called for possible sanctions on the country’s justice minister and other …

Türkiye rejects 'narrow-minded' European Parliament report Türkiye has rejected "biased and unrealistic assessments" from the European Parliament with a "shallow and visionless approach" in its 2021 report on the country. Ankara does not accept the report which ignores the need to strengthen relations between Türkiye and the EU through mutual efforts, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Türkiye primarily expects the European Parliament not to become a tool for "narrow-minded circles," as well as to have an encouraging attitude towards EU institutions for the revival of the accession talks, it added. However, it has so far taken the "opposite stance," the statement said, adding that this attitude is "not surprising" from the European Parliament, which tolerates members of terrorist groups making terrorist propaganda. The EU parliament had lost its credibility in the eyes of the Turkish public, the ministry said and stressed that the "baseless views" in the report reflecting claims on democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Türkiye and the "narrow-minded" efforts of some EU members relating to the Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean, and Cyprus issues were "of no use…

Regarding the European Commission's 2025 Report on Türkiye / Republic ... The biased, prejudiced, and baseless allegations regarding the judiciary, fundamental rights, and domestic political developments in Türkiye Report issued today (4 November) by the European Commission are categorically rejected. The content in question is not only incompatible with efforts to advance a positive agenda between Türkiye and the EU, but also runs counter to the long-term interests of both sides. The level of alignment with the EU acquis presented in the Report, despite the political and unjust obstacles we have faced in the accession process, is the strongest expression of our commitment to the strategic goal of EU membership. We consider the emphasis in the Report on Türkiye’s high level of alignment with a functioning market economy and its sound macroeconomic policies as positive and accurate findings. We note with satisfaction that the Report refers to Türkiye’s constructive approach in the Eastern Mediterranean, the improvement in relations with Greece, and the increased dialogue with the EU. In light of these positive developments, we once again underline our legitimate expectation for…

Turkey rejects EU Parliament report urging sanctions on minister https://www.byteseu.com/2116702/ Turkey on Wednesday rejected a report by the European Parliament that called for possible sanctions on the country’s justice minister and other officials it accuses of violating human rights and …

Türkiye rejects EU Commission's annual report as 'biased and unfounded ... Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday dismissed the European Commission’s 2025 country report on Türkiye, describing its assessments on judicial independence, fundamental rights, and domestic politics as "biased, prejudiced, and baseless." In a written statement released Tuesday, the ministry said the report’s tone and approach were "incompatible with efforts to build a positive agenda between Türkiye and the European Union" and "contrary to the long-term interests of both sides." "These comments contradict the mutual efforts toward a constructive agenda and run counter to the long-term interests of both parties," it said. The ministry's statement stated that the report’s acknowledgment of Türkiye’s "high level of alignment with a functioning market economy" and "sound macroeconomic policies" were considered accurate and positive findings. The ministry also welcomed the report’s reference to Türkiye’s constructive stance in the Eastern Mediterranean, the improvement of relations with Greece, and growing dialogue with the EU. "In light of these positive developments, we reiterate our legitimate expectati…

Turkey lashes out at European Parliament report urging EU sanctions on justice minister Turkey’s ruling party and opposition lawmakers clash over the appointment of Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek as justice minister at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Feb. 11, 2026. (Ugur Yildirim/DIA Photo via AP, File) ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Wednesday rejected a report by the European Parliament that called for possible sanctions on the country’sjustice ministerand other officials it accuses of violating human rights and freedoms. The annual report approved in a plenary session earlier in the day, urges theEuropean Unionto consider freezing the assets of Turkish officials, including Akin Gurlek — the former Istanbul chief public prosecutor who waspromoted to justice ministerearlier this year. The parliament’s report portrayed Gurlek as a key actor “in the state’s repressive machinery,” maintaining that his promotion was an indication “that throughout his career he has always been a political actor following a political agenda.” In a strongly-worded statement, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry rejected the report, accusing it of unfairly targeting the justice minister. “We categoric…

Turkey rejects European Parliament's report as 'biased, unrealistic' Duvar English The Turkish Foreign Ministry slammed the European Parliament's report on the country's EU accession process, deeming it “biased and unrealistic.” "Allegations in the report regarding our country concerning democracy, rule of law and human rights, and the unfounded arguments on the Aegean, Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus issues, which reflect one or two EU members’ narrow-minded efforts to serve their own interests, are null and void for us," the ministry said in a statement released late on June 7. In a new report adopted earlier on June 7, the European Parliament said that EU negotiations with Turkey should not take place because the country has gone back on its commitments. The text was adopted by 448 votes in favor, 67 against and 107 abstentions. The report named "Turkey: persistently further from EU values and standards" stated that although the EU welcomes the recent slight improvement in its relations with Turkey, "this enhanced cooperation has unfortunately coexisted alongside regular conflicts." Criticizing the continuous deterioration of the human rights situation in Turkey, members of th…

What's in the European Parliament's latest Türkiye report and why is Ankara angry? - Türkiye Today The European Parliament is set to vote on Wednesday on a new Türkiye report that has drawn sharp criticism from Ankara over a call for possible EU sanctions against Türkiye's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek. The report, drafted by Spanish lawmaker Nacho Sanchez Amor, criticizes Türkiye over the rule of law, judicial independence, fundamental rights, and democratic standards. It also says EU accession negotiations, which have been effectively at a standstill since 2018, cannot be revived without concrete progress on democratic reforms and the rule of law. The most contentious section names Gurlek, a former Istanbul chief public prosecutor and current justice minister, among Turkish officials who could be targeted under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The draft calls for restrictive measures, including asset freezes, against Turkish officials it claims are responsible for serious and deliberate violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The text triggered a strong response from Ankara. Gurlek dismissed the report as nonbinding and politically motivated, saying…

Türkiye says European Parliament's Cyprus resolution 'null and void' Türkiye late Thursday rejected a European Parliament resolution on Cyprus, calling it 'null and void' and accusing the EU of taking a biased approach to the decades-long dispute...

European Parliament: Turkey drifting further away from the EU as MEPs ... Δείτε περισσότερα άρθρα μας στα αποτελέσματα αναζήτησης TheEuropean Parliamenthas approved its annual report onTurkeyby a wide majority, warning that Ankara is moving further away from the principles, values and strategic interests of theEuropean Union. The report was adopted with 381 votes in favour, 107 against and 171 abstentions. The report also expresses concern over Turkey’s continued maintenance of thecasus belliagainstGreeceand criticises the ongoing violation of the sovereignty and sovereign rights of EU member states, particularly Greece andCyprus. The text, drafted by Spanish Socialist MEP Nacho Sánchez Amor, recalls that Turkey’s EU accession negotiations have remained “frozen since 2018” due to concerns relating to the rule of law. It notes that, because of the “lack of progress” and the “democratic backsliding” recorded in Turkey, “Turkey’s EU accession process cannot be resumed under the current circumstances”. Particular emphasis is placed on human rights and rule-of-law issues, with the European Parliament describing the situation as “dire” and referring to continuing “democratic regres…

European Parliament resolution on Turkey: Continued backsliding on ... STRASBOURG, France — The European Parliament debated and adopted on 16 June the 2025 European Commission report on Türkiye during a plenary session in Strasbourg. The most important part of the report is the issue of Turkey’s accession to the European Union. It is scathing about Turkey’s (non-)progress regarding democracy and the rule of law. In its adopted resolution, the European Parliament states that while accession negotiations have effectively been at a standstill since 2018, the value gap between Turkey and the EU continues to widen and the rule of law, human rights, and democracy in Turkey continue to backslide. The report mentions the recent crackdown on the opposition Republican People’s Party, the many domestic legal files against opposition parties, the fact that “in January 2026, Türkiye had the highest number of pending cases before the ECtHR, accounting for over a third of the court’s total case list,” and the systematic instrumentalization of criminal law and counterterrorism laws to crack down on elected officials, opposition politicians and human rights defenders. 🇹🇷Si no se avanza en materia …

Türkiye rejects European Parliament’s 2025 report as biased Türkiye on Wednesday strongly rejected the European Parliament’s 2025 Türkiye Report, accusing the assembly of relying on misinformation, ideological bias and unfounded allegations...

Turkey lashes out at European Parliament report urging EU ... Turkey lashes out at European Parliament report urging EU sanctions on justice minister ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Wednesday rejected a report by the European Parliament that called for possible sanctions on the country’s justice minister and other officials it accuses of violating human rights and freedoms. Posted 6/17/2026, 5:13:11 PM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP World news FILE - Turkey's ruling party and opposition lawmakers clash over the appointment of Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek as justice minister at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Feb. 11, 2026. (Ugur Yildirim/DIA Photo via AP, File) ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Wednesday rejected a report by the European Parliament that called for possible sanctions on the country’s justice minister and other officials it accuses of violating human rights and freedoms. The annual report approved in a plenary session earlier in the day, urges the European Union to consider freezing the assets of Turkish officials, including Akin Gurlek — the former Istanbul chief public prosecutor who was promoted to justice minister earlier this year. Other WRAL …

Türkiye rejects EU report as biased, calls for fair assessment Home Türkiye Türkiye rejects EU report as biased, calls for fair assessment Türkiye rejects EU report as biased, calls for fair assessment Yenişafak English AA 23:08, 04/11/2025 , Tuesday U: Update: 00:55, 05/11/2025 , Wednesday AA See Yeni Şafak News More Often: Click and Add to Favorites on Google! AA File photo Türkiye has strongly criticized the European Commission's latest report, describing it as prejudiced and inconsistent with efforts to establish positive EU-Türkiye relations. The Foreign Ministry emphasized Ankara's commitment to EU membership while objecting to what it characterized as unbalanced assessments of domestic political and judicial matters. Türkiye has formally rejected the European Commission's annual assessment report, characterizing the document as containing biased allegations and unbalanced evaluations of the country's judicial system and political developments. The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a comprehensive response Tuesday, asserting that the commission's language contradicts efforts to establish a positive bilateral agenda and undermines long-term mutual interests between Ankara and B…