A Turkish court has dismissed a case seeking to remove the main opposition party's leader and annul its 2023 congress, easing immediate legal pressure on the opposition. The case against the Republican People's Party and its chairman was seen as a significant test for Turkey's political balance. The verdict boosted Turkish financial markets, with the main stock index rising and the lira strengthening. However, hours after the ruling, Istanbul's mayor, a key rival to the president, became the subject of a new espionage investigation, which also targeted his campaign manager and a prominent television editor. The opposition continues to face a series of legal challenges, which it describes as politically motivated, while the government maintains the judiciary acts independently.