22/04/2026 | 17:41:22 Thank you, Madam Chair. Dear colleagues, First of all, I would like to thank the rapporteur Ms Gala VELDHOEN for her excellent work and congratulate her for her specific reference to Israel's status in the Council of Europe, because what is happening in Israel today is not only a disgrace, but a grave and discriminatory step that undermines human dignity and the rule of law. It is an apartheid measure that seeks to expand the death penalty against 12 000 Palestinian captives in the occupied... 21/04/2026 | 18:49:38 Thank you, Madam President. Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for shedding light on one of the most pressing and sensitive challenges facing Europe and the entire world today. As is stated in the report, freedom of religion or belief is not a secondary right. It is a cornerstone of democratic life and of co-existence in Europe. The report also underlines that discrimination based on religion is growing across Europe and that Islamophobia has become one of the most visible... 21/04/2026 | 10:47:44 Thank you, Mister President. Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for her timely and significant work. It tries to remind us that violence and hate speech against politicians are not only attacks on individuals, but direct threats on democratic representation itself. When elected representatives are threatened, intimidated or silenced, democracy loses its voice. As the report rightly underlines, violence and hate speech creates a chilling effect on political participation... 30/01/2026 | 10:50:55 Thank you Madam Chair, Dear colleagues, Youth unemployment remains one of the most serious challenges we face across Europe, and even in my country, Türkiye. Far too many graduates complete their education full of hope, only to encounter frustration and uncertainty. This is not because they lack talent, but because our education systems often fail to respond to the real needs of the economy. The growing skills gap across our industries is no longer only an economic issue, it has become a... 28/01/2026 | 20:15:10 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Honourable President, Dear Colleagues, The announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza should have marked the beginning of protection and recovery for the people of Gaza and the West Bank. Yet, the reality on the ground reveals a far more heart-breaking picture. Despite the ceasefire, Palestinian civilians, particularly women and children, continue to lose their lives through military operations, raids, and settler violence. These deaths are not... 28/01/2026 | 19:21:10 Thank you Chair, Dear colleagues, I would like to begin by sincerely thanking the rapporteur for her thorough and forward-looking work. By placing socialisation at the heart of education, it reminds us that schools are not only spaces for academic achievement, but fundamental pillars of democracy, inclusion and social cohesion. When we speak about socialising at schools, we must recognise that the classroom is often the first democratic space a child encounters. For children with disabilities... 27/01/2026 | 20:12:38 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Ms President, Dear Colleagues, I would like to commend the co-rapporteurs for their comprehensive report. I appreciate the careful assessment of both the progress achieved and the remaining challenges, as well as the constructive engagement with the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina throughout this process. Türkiye attaches utmost importance to the stability and prosperity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The ties between our peoples are rooted... 26/01/2026 | 17:57:46 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Madame President, Dear colleagues, The difficulties encountered in implementing decisions and the impunity of perpetrators in the face of systematic human rights violations are seriously undermining the effectiveness and credibility of international humanitarian law. Considering the developments in Gaza in particular, this situation raises deep and legitimate questions about the effectiveness and deterrent power of the international justice... 03/10/2025 | 10:27:25 Dear Mister President, Dear colleagues, I would like to congratulate the rapporteur for his great work that explores the human rights challenges brought by the use of AI in migration management. The most pressing concern is the AI's potential for directly or indirectly causing discrimination. Data and algorithms could be flawed, incomplete or biased. Thus, AI systems in migration management bear the risk of discrimination, wrongful detention and misidentification. Flawed evaluation has awful... 02/10/2025 | 17:32:29 Dear Chair, Dear Colleagues, As the report rightly suggests, the erosion of trust in political parties and the rise of political polarisation are key drivers of democratic backsliding in Europe. This is exacerbated by widespread disillusionment among citizens who feel unheard and ignored. Many believe politicians are out of touch, unresponsive and unable to solve problems or keep promises. Politicians often intensify this disconnect by prioritising their image and using populist rhetoric...