Representative
Deputy
DEM Party
Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi (TBMM)
TR - 06543 - ANKARA
Türkiye
Working language: English
27/06/2024 | 19:41:05 Thank you very much, Madam President. Today, I will emphasise how freedom of expression is systematically restricted in Türkiye. But this is a growing problem everywhere and every instance encourages others. We have celebrated the release of Julian Assange from the UK's Belmarsh but we know that this was a result of a plea bargain and journalists risk prison sentences for revealing inconvenient truths. I could give you many other examples from Council members but I will outline one from here... 25/06/2024 | 10:34:06 Thank you very much, Mister chair. First of all, I would like to thank you, rapporteurs, for these fine Reports. It is sobering to have to acknowledge this on the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe that European democracy is in crisis. But it is also vital to understand that this is the case. As inequality increases, leaving large sections of our population struggling with everyday existence, and the world's largest wars and climate catastrophe, it is hardly surprising that people feel... 24/01/2024 | 18:36:46 Thank you, Mister Chair. First, I would like to say that we welcome this report and its eminently sensible recommendations, which should get the support of everyone with a conscience. As a citizen of one of the countries singled out for its systemic practice of torture and ill-treatment, Türkiye, I want to give an outline of what is happening in my country to show why a focus on addressing torture and ill-treatment is badly needed. I will begin with a reminder that these practices are not...
08/10/2024 | Doc. 16062 | Motion for a resolution Strengthening freedom of expression: an imperative for the consolidation and development of democratic societies 03/10/2024 | Doc. 16060 | Motion for a resolution Safeguarding the rule of law in Tunisia 01/10/2024 | Doc. 16052 | Motion for a resolution Situation in Venezuela and support for Venezuelans living in exile in Council of Europe member States 02/07/2024 | Doc. 15973 | Written declaration Kazakhstan’s progress on human rights, democracy and co-operation with the Council of Europe 24/04/2024 | Doc. 15913 | Written declaration Call on Kazakhstan to ratify and implement the Istanbul Convention
02/10/2024 | Doc. 16040, vote on the draft text for resolution The detention and conviction of Julian Assange and their chilling effects on human rights 01/10/2024 | Doc. 16037, vote on the draft text for recommendation Missing migrants, refugees and asylum seekers – A call to clarify their fate 01/10/2024 | Doc. 16037, vote on the draft text for resolution Missing migrants, refugees and asylum seekers – A call to clarify their fate 01/10/2024 | Doc. 16032, vote on the draft text for recommendation A shared European approach to address migrant smuggling 01/10/2024 | Doc. 16032, vote on the draft text for resolution A shared European approach to address migrant smuggling