MHP leader slams European Parliament report on Türkiye
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli on June 23 condemned the recent European Parliament’s report on Türkiye, emphasizing the independence of the Turkish judiciary.
“The Turkish judiciary does not make decisions based on reports from Brussels. Türkiye cannot be brought into line through threats or patronizing signals from external actors. Everyone should watch their step and know their limits,” Bahçeli told his lawmakers during his party’s parliamentary group meeting in the capita Ankara.
Last week, the European Parliament adopted the non-binding report in a vote held in Strasbourg, with 381 lawmakers in favor, 107 against and 171 abstentions.
The document incorporated 55 proposed amendments and broadened its criticism of developments in Türkiye, alongside longstanding concerns regarding democracy, judicial independence and human rights.
