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Turkey continues its legislative push on environmental and regulatory reforms. Parliament is currently reviewing the Emissions Trading System, with a pilot phase expected in 2026, initially targeting cement and industrial sectors. Once fully enacted, the ETS will integrate with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and be gradually implemented through 2034.
In parallel, the Constitutional Court upheld the Stray Animals Law, mandating capture, sterilization, or euthanasia of unclaimed dogs, a measure that has drawn both public support and criticism. Meanwhile, digital regulation is advancing: in early 2025, the Turkish Data Protection Authority issued secondary legislation under Law No. 6698, setting detailed rules on lawful data processing, cross-border transfers, and AI-specific compliance bringing Turkish standards closer to the EU’s GDPR.