In its session of April 23, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) debated the report on the post-monitoring dialogue with Turkey, presented by Rapporteur Josette Durrieu (France).

The Resolution contained in the report which was voted by the plenary session of the PACE evaluates the issues covered by the post-monitoring dialogue process, within the framework of the developments made in Turkey in the field of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, the comprehensive reforms realized, the new Constitution and judicial reforms. By the Resolution, it has been decided that, following the next parliamentary and presidential elections, a report be prepared on the post-monitoring dialogue with Turkey.

Turkey’s firm determination shall continue on further improving fundamental rights and freedoms, democratization and the workings of justice.