Meeting between Elly Schlein and Özgür Özel: solidarity for democracy in Türkiye

Today, Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein had a crucial meeting in Istanbul with Özgür Özel , leader of the CHP , Turkey's main opposition party. This meeting took place against a backdrop of growing concern over the political situation in Turkey, characterized by unjustified arrests and a crackdown on freedom of expression.

The Case of Ekrem Imamoglu

During the meeting, the two leaders addressed in particular the case of Ekrem Imamoglu , mayor of Istanbul and presidential candidate, who was arrested in circumstances that raise questions about the legality and justice of the Turkish system. Schlein expressed his full solidarity with the CHP and denounced the repression that affects not only Imamoglu, but also many other political opponents, journalists and activists.

Pd's commitment to democracy

The secretary of the Democratic Party reiterated her party's commitment to the release of Imamoglu, a commitment that began immediately after the arrest with the trip of the former mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella , to Istanbul. This gesture was a clear signal of support and attention towards the struggle for democracy in Turkey. Furthermore, the Foreign Affairs officer of the Democratic Party, Peppe Provenzano , had meetings with the CHP leadership in Ankara, further strengthening the ties between the two parties.

The situation in Turkey is complex and delicate, and the meeting between Schlein and Özel represents an important step in building an international solidarity network in support of democracy and human rights. The international community is closely monitoring developments in Turkey, and the support of the Democratic Party is a strong and clear signal against repression.