European Commission President von der Leyen: Concerning
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reacted to the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Von der Leyen described the events as "deeply concerning."
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Ursula von der Leyen issued a statement regarding the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu.
"IT IS OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE"
Describing the events as a "deeply concerning" development, von der Leyen stated to reporters: "Turkey must uphold democratic values, especially the rights of elected officials.
We want Turkey to remain committed to Europe, but this requires a clear commitment to democratic norms and practices.
It is of critical importance that Turkey respects these fundamental principles."