Support for Özgür Özel from the European Democratic Party

The European Democratic Party, which issued a statement regarding the program organized by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel in Ankara, announced its support for those defending democracy in Turkey. The party's statement drew attention to the crowds gathered in the squares of Ankara and reiterated the views expressed there.

The following statements were used in the announcement:

"The squares of Ankara are becoming the voice of a country that refuses to be intimidated. Following the judicial moves against CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and the police pressure applied to the opposition, thousands of people responded with their flags, their voices, and their courage. Turkey's democracy belongs to its citizens; not to fear, not to courts used as weapons, and not to any government that confuses power with ownership. As European Democrats, we stand with those who defend justice, pluralism, and the rule of law."

In this message, it was noted that the European Democratic Party emphasized universal democratic principles, particularly justice, pluralism, and the independence of the judiciary. The party announced that it supports the stance of the thousands of citizens who took to the squares to protest against the pressure and judicial initiatives directed at the opposition.