Why Europe is staying silent on Turkey’s opposition crisis

Turkey’s opposition party CHP is in crisis mode after a court ruling ousted its leadership. Critics warn the country is moving further away from competitive democracy, yet Europe’s response has been remarkably muted.

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Scenes of riot police storming the headquarters of Turkey‘s main opposition CHP have sparked alarm over democratic backsliding.

The crackdown follows a controversial court ruling reshaping party leadership and comes after years of pressure on opposition figures, including arrests of key politicians.

While critics see a broader clampdown, Europe’s response has remained muted, with strategic interests in security, migration and energy shaping relations with Ankara.

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