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PES calls Turkey's political situation a 'dangerous authoritarian climb'
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PES calls Turkey's political situation a 'dangerous authoritarian climb'

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Party of European Socialists (PES) criticized Turkey's recent political developments, calling them a "dangerous authoritarian climb."
  • PES expressed solidarity with the main opposition CHP party, its leader ร–zgรผr ร–zel, and all democratic forces advocating for freedom, justice, and democracy.
  • The party condemned the suppression of protesters, attacks on the opposition, and increasing pressure on democratic institutions in Turkey.

The Party of European Socialists (PES) has issued a strong statement condemning recent political developments in Turkey, labeling them a "dangerous authoritarian climb."

What we are witnessing in Turkey is a dangerous authoritarian climb.

โ€” Party of European Socialists (PES)Describing the political situation in Turkey.

In a statement released on its official social media channels, PES criticized what it described as the suppression of protesters, attacks on the opposition, and mounting pressure on democratic institutions within Turkey. The party declared its unwavering support for the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), its leader ร–zgรผr ร–zel, and all democratic forces championing freedom, justice, and democracy in the country.

The suppression of protesters, attacks on the opposition, and increasing pressure on democratic institutions cannot be ignored.

โ€” Party of European Socialists (PES)Detailing the reasons for their concern.

The PES statement did not specify which particular decisions or events prompted this strong reaction, but it clearly signals a deepening concern from European socialist parties regarding the state of democracy and human rights in Turkey.

We stand by the CHP, ร–zgรผr ร–zel, and all democratic forces defending freedom, justice, and democracy.

โ€” Party of European Socialists (PES)Expressing solidarity with the Turkish opposition.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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