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Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye

Reference
2025/2546(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands
Parliament adopted the text on 13 February 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage
Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
Decisions in plenary
1
Last vote
13 Feb 2025 · Adopted
Versions
9 versions
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Where it stands

The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.

  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote (done) Adopted 13 February 2025
  3. Parliament’s position (done) Final

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

People

Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.

The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.

Decisions in plenary, 1

Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.

Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained, and how it was recorded.
DateDecisionKindEffectFinal vote
13 Feb 2025Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye ResolutionsAdoptedshow of hands — no count

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Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.

Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).

  1. 13 Feb 2025 Amendment 5 to paragraph 6

    Rejected 123–388–32

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Divided
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  2. 13 Feb 2025 Separate vote on paragraph 6

    Adopted 481–18–52

    The Left
    For
    Greens
    For
    S&D
    For
    Renew
    For
    EPP
    For
    ECR
    Divided
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    Abst.
  3. 13 Feb 2025 Amendment 2 to paragraph 7

    Rejected 124–387–34

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Divided
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  4. 13 Feb 2025 Amendment 6 to paragraph 7

    Rejected 148–362–35

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    For
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For
  5. 13 Feb 2025 Amendment 1, adding text after recital E

    Rejected 114–415–12

    The Left
    Against
    Greens
    Against
    S&D
    Against
    Renew
    Against
    EPP
    Against
    ECR
    Divided
    Patriots
    For
    ESN
    For

Versions, 9

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

  1. Adopted by Parliament13 Feb 2025

    Adopted text TA10-0016/2025 TA-10-2025-0016

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  2. Tabled for plenary12 Feb 2025

    Joint motion RC-B10-0100/2025 RC-10-2025-0100

    Compare with tabled for plenary

  3. Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0103/2025 B-10-2025-0103

  4. Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0100/2025 B-10-2025-0100

  5. Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2025 B-10-2025-0110

  6. Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2025 B-10-2025-0119

  7. Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0121/2025 B-10-2025-0121

  8. Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0115/2025 B-10-2025-0115

  9. Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2025

    Motion for a resolution B10-0124/2025 B-10-2025-0124

AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
  • Adopted text TA10-0016/2025: The European Parliament condemns the dismissal and imprisonment of elected mayors in Türkiye and their replacement by government trustees, calling for their release and reinstatement.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0103/2025: This resolution condemns the dismissal and arrest of elected mayors in Türkiye on terrorism charges and their replacement by government appointees, calling for their release and reinstatement.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0100/2025: The resolution condemns the removal and arrest of elected mayors in Türkiye, calling it a violation of democratic rights and part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2025: This resolution condemns the recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye, calling on Turkish authorities to end the practice of dismissing elected mayors on politically motivated charges and to respect local democracy.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2025: Parliament condemns Turkey's dismissal of elected mayors and their replacement with government-appointed trustees, calling it an attack on local democracy.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0121/2025: A European Parliament resolution condemning the dismissal and arrest of elected mayors in Türkiye and their replacement by government-appointed trustees, calling for their release and reinstatement, and urging judicial and policy reforms.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0115/2025: This resolution expresses concern about the dismissal and arrests of mayors in Türkiye and calls on the Turkish government to stop this practice and end judicial harassment against critics.
  • Motion for a resolution B10-0124/2025: This resolution addresses the recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye, which it sees as a coordinated effort to dismantle political opposition through judicial and administrative means.

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What changed, 1

Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.

  1. Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0100/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0016/2025

    AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source

    The changes are substantive: one broadens the legal status of mayors to include convictions, and the other shifts the call from continuing to resuming the peace process.

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Timeline, 3

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 3 steps · 12 Feb 2025–13 Feb 2025

  1. 13 February 2025

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 13 Feb 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0100/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0103/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0115/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0121/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0124/2025Adopted text TA10-0016/2025

  2. 12 February 2025

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 12 Feb 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0100/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0103/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0115/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0121/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0124/2025

  3. 12 February 2025

    6 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

    Amendments 1–2Amendments 3–4Amendments 5–6

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https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2546
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European Parliament (2025). “Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye”. Dossier, 13 February 2025. procId 2025-2546, reference 2025/2546(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2546 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025%2F2546(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2025-2546 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-dossier-2025-2546,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye}},
  year = {2025},
  date = {2025-02-13},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2546}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2025-2546},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2025-2546, reference 2025/2546(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2025\%2F2546(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}