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"Democracy and democratic values can never be traded to any kind of geopolitical interest." – MEP Vladimir Prebilič . We had the privilege of speaking with Vladimir Prebilič , MEP and Shadow Rapporteur for the Turkey Report 2025, about the serious concerns raised regarding the rule of law and human rights in Türkiye. In our interview, MEP Prebilič shares a powerful and candid assessment of the situation: 👉 The tension between EU geopolitical needs and its core democratic values. 👉 The urgent need for Türkiye to implement ECHR judgments, and how the EU can use visa liberalization and economic cooperation as leverage. 👉 The disappointing retreat from the Istanbul Convention and the state's approach to women's rights and vulnerable groups. 👉 The misuse of broad anti-terrorism legislation to handle dissenting voices within society. Watch the full video to hear MEP Prebilič’s insights on how the European Parliament can balance geopolitical interests while staunchly defending human rights. 🎥 https://lnkd.in/esYT77Sd