{"id":39146,"date":"2026-02-16T15:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecatholic.nl\/nieuws\/european-parliament-votes-to-condemn-turkeys-expulsion-of-christian-workers\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:35:00","slug":"european-parliament-votes-to-condemn-turkeys-expulsion-of-christian-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecatholic.nl\/en\/nieuws\/european-parliament-votes-to-condemn-turkeys-expulsion-of-christian-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"European Parliament votes to condemn Turkey\u2019s expulsion of Christian workers"},"content":{"rendered":"

BRUSSELS, Belgium \u2014 The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Feb. 12 strongly condemning Turkey\u2019s expulsion of Christian missionaries under what lawmakers described as opaque \u201cnational security\u201d pretexts. The resolution urges the capital city of Ankara to respect freedom of religion and allow those affected to return.<\/p>\n

The European Parliament, the EU\u2019s directly elected legislature, represents over 450 million citizens across 27 member states.<\/p>\n

The resolution passed with 502 votes in favor, two against, and 59 abstentions, following a late-evening parliamentary debate on Wednesday, reflecting broad cross-party concern over the treatment of foreign Christian religious workers.<\/p>\n

Missionaries targeted as \u2018threat to national security\u2019<\/h2>\n

During the debate, Dutch Member of the European Parliament Bert-Jan Ruissen described the situation facing missionaries in Turkey in stark terms.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou bring the good news of the Gospel, the message of peace and reconciliation through Jesus Christ. Then you are considered a threat to national security and are no longer allowed to enter the country. That is the harsh reality of missionaries working in Turkey,\u201d Ruissen said.<\/p>\n

He urged Turkish authorities to \u201ctake freedom of religion seriously,\u201d adding that as the EU strengthens engagement with Ankara, it must speak clearly about fundamental rights. <\/p>\n

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How urban planning is used to undermine Christian institutions in Turkey<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cTurkey must stop targeting churches, guarantee freedom of religion or belief, and allow Christians to share their faith freely,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

At least 160 foreign Christian workers expelled or denied reentry<\/h2>\n

According to ADF International<\/a>, at least 160 foreign Christian workers, along with their families, have been expelled from Turkey or denied reentry in recent years, often after living and serving in the country for decades.<\/p>\n

Many of those affected were issued so-called \u201cN-82\u201d administrative codes, a national security classification used to bar individuals from returning. ADF International reports that these bans are often applied without public explanation or effective legal remedy, leaving missionaries unable to challenge their exclusion.<\/p>\n

Approximately 20 related cases are currently before the European Court of Human Rights, where applicants are challenging the legality of the expulsions and reentry restrictions, according to ADF International.<\/p>\n

The adopted resolution<\/a> calls on Turkish authorities to ensure that national security measures are not applied arbitrarily and urges Turkey to respect international human rights obligations, including protections for freedom of religion or belief.<\/p>\n

Turkey\u2019s foreign ministry reportedly<\/a> rejected the resolution on Feb. 13, saying claims regarding freedom of expression and religion \u201ccontradict the facts\u201d and that \u201cno foreign institution, including the European Parliament, can interfere in judicial proceedings conducted in our country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Resolution puts EU-Turkey relations further on the line<\/h2>\n

The resolution comes amid long-standing tensions between the EU and Turkey over human rights and rule of law concerns. Despite holding official EU candidate status since 1999, Turkey\u2019s long-stalled bid to join the bloc has effectively frozen.<\/p>\n

The European Parliament has repeatedly raised concerns regarding the treatment of journalists, civil society actors, and religious minorities in the country. Thursday\u2019s vote adds the expulsion of Christian missionaries to the list of issues under parliamentary scrutiny.<\/p>\n

Although European Parliament resolutions are not legally binding, the adopted resolution carries political weight, signaling the EU\u2019s stance on freedom of religion and prompting the European Commission and the European External Action Service, the EU\u2019s diplomatic service, to raise the issue with Turkish authorities.<\/p>\n

Croatian Member of the European Parliament Tomislav Sokol, speaking during the debate, framed Turkey\u2019s expulsions within a broader global challenge to religious freedom. He highlighted the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, including widespread killings and the destruction of churches. He warned that Turkey\u2019s expulsions represent a different but equally serious form of persecution \u2014 including administrative bans, deportations, church closures, and denial of legal protection. He added: \u201cOur credibility is measured by our willingness to defend freedom of religion everywhere and without double standards.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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