MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2613(RSP))
On targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts
B-10-2026-0129
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Nikos Papandreou
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This resolution addresses the expulsion and harassment of foreign journalists and Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts. It calls on Turkish authorities to stop such practices and on the Commission to act firmly.¶¶¶
Key points
- Calls on Turkish authorities to immediately cease all forms of judicial and administrative harassment of foreign journalists, often under national security pretexts.¶
- Expresses deep indignation at reported cases of arbitrary arrest and detention of foreign journalists.
- Deplores that restrictions on foreign reporters are part of a trend of deterioration in press independence.¶
- Shares the Commission's assessment of the restrictive environment for journalists and critical voices; calls on the Commission to raise Türkiye's violations of press freedom with greater firmness.¶
- Expresses solidarity with Turkish journalists reporting independently despite abuses; calls on the Commission to increase support for independent media.¶
- Invites the Commission to examine barriers faced by Christians in Türkiye regarding freedom of worship, access to education, and state surveillance.¶
- Calls on Türkiye to ensure full implementation of OSCE and international obligations on religious tolerance and prevent misuse of administrative and security systems against religious minorities.¶