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Turkey's Media Freedom Under Siege: RTÜK's Controversial Control

12/31/2025

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Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK)'s independence is questioned because its board is elected by parliament and favors the ruling party.
Tuncay Keser of the Republican People's Party (CHP) says RTÜK's licensing and content removals threaten press freedom.
In 2025, RTÜK ordered content removal on major platforms including Netflix and Spotify.
The broader Turkish media landscape is increasingly controlled, with thousands of articles and social media posts blocked by courts.

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Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK)'s independence is questioned because its board is elected by parliament and favors the ruling party.
Tuncay Keser of the Republican People's Party (CHP) says RTÜK's licensing and content removals threaten press freedom.
In 2025, RTÜK ordered content removal on major platforms including Netflix and Spotify.
The broader Turkish media landscape is increasingly controlled, with thousands of articles and social media posts blocked by courts.