The statement comes at a sensitive moment following the recent general election. Türk underlined that the protection of civil and political rights remains vital to maintaining public confidence in the electoral process and ensuring long-term stability.

Citing U.S. data from 2024, she said IP-intensive industries generated $11.4 trillion in GDP, 44 percent of private-sector output, supported 65.8 million jobs, and accounted for more than 80 percent of commodity export value. Copyright-intensive sectors, including music, delivered the highest earnings premium, with workers earning 130 percent more than those in non-IP industries.