As the first defence hearing of Istanbul Mayor @ekrem_imamoglu begins today, CoR Working Group Türkiye Chair @DrenjaninJelena reiterates our support for democracy, rule of law and local self-government.
Read the joint statement: https://t.co/WyqcyMfvZw
@imamoglu_int
1 year ago, Mayor @imamoglu_int, democratically elected Mayor of Istanbul was arrested and removed from office. His arrest is an attack on local democracy.
What does his fight mean today ?
@nuriaslan_tr shares the positive impacts on Istanbul and his hopes for the future.
Receiving the Paweł Adamowicz Award from the European Committee of the Regions is a great honor. Acting Mayor Nuri Aslan accepted this recognition on my behalf.
This award is an unmistakable reminder that those of us fighting for democracy and the rule of law are never really alone.
I dedicate this award to the people of Istanbul and all of Türkiye who, in spite of all obstacles, continue to defend the voting ballot. Your fortitude is the basis of my optimism and the power of my determination.
This global solidarity strengthens our conviction that justice must always have a place in public life as my first hearing on March 9 draws near. Our goal is to return to the path of a just and democratic state, not to cause division.
Despair is not an option. We know that one day our words will triumph over fear and our cities will truly serve as the people's home, so our hope is unwavering.
I am honoured to receive the Paweł Adamowicz Award, a symbol of democracy, human dignity, and our will to live together.
My sincere thanks to everyone who nominated and supported me, and to the City of Gdańsk, the European Committee of the Regions, and ICORN for this meaningful recognition.
Paweł Adamowicz’s legacy continues to inspire leaders who stand firm against hate speech, discrimination, and the politics of fear.
This award is a reminder of what we owe each other. Our shared responsibility for Europe’s democratic and free future.
We will keep strengthening democracy from the grassroots, defending justice and equality, and building cities that are free and inclusive.
I dedicate this award to all our citizens who continue, with determination, to stand up for democracy.
The Catalan government's minister for the European Union and foreign action @jduch 's opinion on the localisation of the #GlobalGateway was adopted last week at the #CoRplenary.
@PES_CoR@TheProgressives
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🤝 Avrupa Birliği Bölgeler Komitesi-CoR 33. Türkiye Çalışma Grubu Toplantısı kapsamında TBB Başkan Vekili ve Mersin Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Vahap Seçer ile ABBK Türkiye Çalışma Grubu Başkanı Jelena Drenjanin arasında ikili görüşme gerçekleştirildi.
Görüşmede yerel yönetimlerin AB ile iş birliği süreci ve demokratik yönetişim konuları ele alındı.
#ABBK #CoR #TBB #VahapSeçer #JelenaDrenjanin #YerelYönetimler #ABTürkiyeİlişkileri #TürkiyeÇalışmaGrubu
@DrenjaninJelena@VahapSecer
Bu yılki teması “Katılım Sürecinin Temel Taşı Olan Demokratik Yerel Yönetişim” olarak belirlenen CoR 33. Türkiye Çalışma Grubu Toplantısı İstanbul’da gerçekleştirildi.
#TBB koordinasyonunda ve Maltepe Belediyesinin ev sahipliğinde, Avrupa Birliği Bölgeler Komitesi (ABBK) ile yürütülen iş birliği kapsamındaki toplantıda; TBB Başkan Vekili ve Mersin Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Vahap Seçer tematik konuşmacı olarak yer aldı.
Haberin devamı için:
https://t.co/snu8pYiM7p
#DemokratikYönetişim #YerelYönetimler #CoR33 #TBB #MaltepeBelediyesi #AvrupaBirliği #BölgelerKomitesi #KatılımcıYönetim #İstanbul
@VahapSecer@DrenjaninJelena@koymenesin@nuriaslan_tr
🌍 We are kicking off the 9th Forum of Cities and Regions for International Partnerships in Brussels!
Local leaders from around the world are meeting to highlight how local action is driving global change amid growing geopolitical competition and slow progress on global agendas.
UNDP played a key role in supporting the Turkish Govt.🇹🇷 in partnership with the municipalities after the devastating 2023 earthquakes.
We participated in the #EUEnlargement Day held by @EU_CoR to share best practices to improve cooperation in crisis management & reconstruction.
Happy to see our paper published in the #EAMT2023 proceedings. Looking forward to our upcoming presentation by Zeynep Yirmibeşoğlu and @harundalli09@mhmtshnedu@Ceviribilim Olgun Dursun Tunga Güngör
Today marks the 1⃣0⃣0⃣th day since the devastating #earthquakes hit 1⃣1⃣ provinces in southern 🇹🇷.
@UNDP has been working with all its strength for 100 days to provide support and assistance in the early recovery efforts. Learn more about our key initiatives so far. 👇
.@UNDP's proposed projects include;
✅Supporting government-led crisis response and recovery planning,
✅Restoring livelihoods, social services and cultural heritage,
✅Leaving no one behind.
Learn more about proposed projects 👇 https://t.co/Kj8m3qDodA
Following the Donors’ Conference that took place last week in Brussels, @UNDP is appealing for $550 million for 31 projects that will contribute to the sustainable recovery of 🇹🇷's quake-hit southern region.
Read the full article by @anadoluagency 👇 https://t.co/ro72MoyBCd
People in 🇹🇷 have endured destruction, displacement & uncertainty after the earthquakes. Today @UNDP joins the Donors’ Conference hosted by @EU_Commision & @Sweden2023EU to call on global generosity & solidarity to support the millions affected in rebuilding. #TogetherForTürkiye
International Donors' Conference for the people in Türkiye and Syria
Agenda ↓
📺Follow live on EbS from 13.30 : https://t.co/YBEqhpUTgt
#TogetherForSyria#TogetherForTurkiye