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CHP Leader Özgür Özel Heads to Brussels and Berlin

6/26/2025

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Özgür Özel's European Tour

CHP leader Özgür Özel is set to embark on an important journey to Brussels on June 26, where he will engage in crucial discussions on the Middle East and security at the European Council. Following this, he will take the stage as the only international speaker at the SPD congress in Berlin on June 27, before returning to Turkey on June 29.

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Özgür Özel's Prison Visit

CHP leader Özgür Özel made a poignant visit to Silivri Prison, connecting with detained party members, including presidential hopeful Ekrem Imamoglu. He underscored the vital need for solidarity during these turbulent times, while also addressing anxieties surrounding the June 30 party congress and the imperative for unity to overcome potential challenges.

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Historical Context

The failed coup attempt in Turkey in 2016 triggered widespread political repression, resulting in the imprisonment of thousands, including opposition leaders. Since 2002, the ruling AKP has maintained power, prompting the CHP, now led by Özgür Özel, to unify against it. Özel's visit to Silivri Prison underscores the ongoing struggle for political freedom as the party prepares for its June 30 congress.

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Özgür Özel's European Tour

CHP leader Özgür Özel is set to embark on an important journey to Brussels on June 26, where he will engage in crucial discussions on the Middle East and security at the European Council. Following this, he will take the stage as the only international speaker at the SPD congress in Berlin on June 27, before returning to Turkey on June 29.

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