‘Not only a strategic associate: Europe wants a Turkey that upholds democracy, honors its commitments’

The arrest and detention of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, final month has compelled the cancellation of a world convention of Olympics officers and sports activities leaders attributable to happen within the metropolis. Protests within the aftermath of the arrest have introduced tons of of hundreds of individuals onto the streets of Istanbul. The opposition CHP contends that the costs in opposition to Imamoglu are politically motivated and anti-democratic. Imamoglu is seen because the strongest seemingly rival of Erdogan in a future presidential contest. For in-depth evaluation and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Ayşe Yürekli, EU Consultant and Senior Coverage Advisor.

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