The European Parliament has voted to call on the European Union to impose human rights sanctions on Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek. The resolution, passed with a significant majority of 381 to 107, identifies Gürlek – formerly the chief public prosecutor of Istanbul – as central to a system of political repression within Turkey. Lawmakers allege Gürlek played a key role in the state’s suppression of dissent. The report urges the EU to consider targeted measures against him due to concerns over human rights violations. This move reflects ongoing tensions between the EU and Turkey regarding rule of law and democratic standards. The resolution is non-binding, but represents a strong signal of disapproval from the European Parliament. It is unclear what, if any, action the EU will take in response.