Ekrem İmamoğlu (International)

The EU’s recent decision to ease the process for long-term, multiple-entry visas for Turkish citizens is a welcome step. A return to the spirit of Schengen, its effective and consistent implementation could help address some of the difficulties Turkish citizens face, particularly…

I will stand firmly against the abuse of the law and the politicization of the judiciary. My goal is not merely to win the next election, but to safeguard the future of the next generations.

#Turkey | France expresses its deep concern following the July 5th arrest of several elected officials belonging to the opposition, including the mayors of Adana, Antalya and Adiyaman. ➡️ fdip.fr/kfcrh3p9

#Turquie | La France exprime sa profonde préoccupation suite aux arrestations de plusieurs élus d’opposition, le 5 juillet, dont les maires d’Adana, d’Antalya, et d’Adıyaman. ➡️ fdip.fr/dr3s7wcv

Les vagues d’arrestation d’élus locaux en Turquie se poursuivent. Leur détention ,sans condamnation, et leur remplacement par des administrateurs nommés par le gouvernement est inacceptable. Il s’agit d’une confiscation de la volonté du peuple.

Let no one dare to believe that the soul of this nation has been subdued. This nation, whose creed has always been ‘I was born free and will live free’, will shatter every chain forced upon its will and show, through the ballot box, who holds the right to govern Türkiye.

🇹🇷 As President of the @EU_CoR, I am deeply concerned by the wave of arrests targeting opposition mayors in Türkiye. We stand ready to intensify our cooperation with all our Turkish partners to promote local democracy, stability, and social peace.

bit.ly/46wCa7V The PES strongly condemns the politically motivated arrests of opposition mayors in Turkey. Erdoğan’s regime has detained three democratically elected mayors from our member party CHP: @ZeydanKaralar01, Mayor of Adana; @BocekMuhittin, Mayor of Antalya and…

I am deeply concerned by recent developments in Türkiye. From the prolonged detention of opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu to repeated waves of arrests, targeting freedom advocates, journalists & opposition figures, the latest mass arrest of opposition mayors is very alarming.

Yesterday marked the 100th day of my unjust detention. At the invitation of CHP Chair Özgür Özel, thousands gathered in Istanbul alongside senior party figures to stand up for justice, democracy and the will of the people. Fifteen and a half million citizens have already…

I’ve been unjustly imprisoned for 100 days. But let it be known: we are not backing down. Today in Saraçhane, we come together. Not in despair, but in determination. Against injustice, we raise our voices. For democracy, we stand side by side. The will of the people cannot be…

From Istanbul to Paris, the voice of democracy echoes. On the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, my heartfelt thanks to Mayor Anne Hidalgo and the many mayors who stood with me and with the people of Istanbul. Your support reminds the world: Climate justice and political…

A powerful resolution was adopted at the federal congress of Germany’s Social Democratic Party ( @spdde ), calling for my immediate release and expressing full solidarity with Türkiye’s democratic opposition. The resolution condemns the ongoing political repression in Türkiye…

We owe it to our youth! We will expand student dormitory opportunities for university students across the entire country, just like we did with the dormitories of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. As we did at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, we will ease their…

From Tshwane to New York, Paris to Buenos Aires — cities across the world are raising their voice for democracy. 🌍 At the #Urban20 meeting in Tshwane, South Africa which holds #G20 Presidency, my message was delivered by the Istanbul delegation: “The crises we face, from…

In the face of rising authoritarian populism, democratic solidarity is more vital than ever. At the International Conference on Democracy and Social Justice in Athens, our common struggle for democracy and justice in Türkiye found powerful echoes from across the world.…

You cannot erase me from the heart of this nation. en.ekremimamoglu.com/speeches/ekrem…

Today, at the @EUROCITIES 2025 General Assembly in Braga, Portugal, I was honored from afar with a very special recognition. This meaningful recognition for our commitment to the defence of democratic principles and values belongs not only to me, but to our brave young people…