Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2546(RSP)
Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 13 February 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 13 February 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
13 February 2025 · decision 1
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:It condemns the replacement of elected mayors with state-appointed trustees and calls on Turkish authorities to end this practice, allowing elected representatives to serve their mandates.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary: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.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 13 Feb 2025
AI summary: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.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Feb 2025
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0103/2025
AI summary: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.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0100/2025
AI summary: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.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0110/2025
AI summary: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.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0119/2025
AI summary:Parliament condemns Turkey's dismissal of elected mayors and their replacement with government-appointed trustees, calling it an attack on local democracy.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0121/2025
AI summary: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.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0115/2025
AI summary: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.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0124/2025
AI summary: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.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
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
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
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.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2546(RSP)