The European Court of Human Rights again ruled against Turkey last week, demanding the immediate release of businessman and cultural patron Osman Kavala, who has been detained since 2017. This is yet another in a series of rulings by the European court against Turkish authorities in this specific case.
Ankara has not complied with any of the previous decisions related to this matter, demonstrating a systematic refusal to abide by the determinations of the European judicial body. The Turkish government's position contrasts with the obligations the country assumes as a signatory of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Sources close to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan indicate that the country is considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights. This possibility arises in a context of growing tension between Turkey and European institutions, with the Turkish government showing increasing discomfort with the court's decisions.
