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CoE: Congress highlights “generally degrading situation” of local democracy in Turkey

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis -
The 46-nation Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities has reported a “generally degrading situation” with regard to local democracy in Turkey. In its latest report on Turkey’s application of...

Turkish authorities must show political will and meet international commitments

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis -
Statement by MEPs Nacho Sánchez Amor and Sergey Lagodinsky on the decision to start infringement proceedings against Turkey at the Council of Europe, as...

EU trust funds, Turkey Facility endanger principles of democratic accountability

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis -
Special tools set up to respond to crises in third countries should remain a last resort, with preference given to existing budgetary solutions, MEPs...

14.2 billion euro to help accession countries implementing EU-related reforms

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis -
The fund will be used to support seven countries on their path to EU membership in adopting reforms required to comply with EU rules...

Turkey: MEPs strongly condemn repression of opposition

EU INSTITUTIONS Theodoros Benakis -
Deep concern expressed by MEPs over constant attacks and pressure on Turkish opposition parties, in a resolution adopted on Thursday. MEPs condemn the repression of...
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