The functioning of democratic institutions in Turkey

Amendment No. 27 | Doc. 14282 | 24 April 2017

Signatories:

Mr Şaban DİŞLİ, Turkey, EPP/CD ; Mr Markar ESEYAN, Turkey, ALDE ; Mr Salih FIRAT, Turkey, EC ; Mr Mehmet Kasım GÜLPINAR, Turkey, EC ; Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Turkey, EC ; Mr Suat ÖNAL, Turkey, EC ; Mr Burhanettin UYSAL, Turkey, EC ; Ms Serap YAŞAR, Turkey, EC

Origin

2017 - Second part-session

In the draft resolution, paragraph 11, replace the words:

"have taken over the administration of two thirds of the municipalities which were governed by pro-kurdish political parties. Dozens of their mayors are currently in prison."

with the following words:

"had to take over the administration of a certain number of the municipalities. Dozens of their mayors, who are accused of promoting terrorism and supporting terrorist acts, are currently in prison. The Assembly reiterates that democratically elected public officials should exercise their duty in a legitimate manner and in compliance with the law. In this context, the Assembly condemns the misuse of public power which impairs the functioning of democratic institutions in Turkey."