Adopted text
Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts
TA-10-2026-0047 · P10_TA(2026)0047 · PE782.934
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 502–2–59 · See the decision →
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Parliament's resolution condemns Türkiye's targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians under national security pretexts, citing lack of evidence and due process.¶ It calls on Türkiye to stop harassment, halt deportations, end use of security codes N-82 and G-87, and allow return of those expelled.¶¶ It also urges the EU to raise concerns and consider targeted measures if abuses persist.¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and Christians under unsubstantiated national security pretexts without due process.¶
- Affirms full protection of freedom of religion or belief, including practice, change, or manifestation, without discrimination or state interference.¶
- Considers expulsions part of broader democratic backsliding, erosion of judicial independence, criminalisation of dissent, and attacks on civil society.¶
- Calls on Türkiye to cease all harassment of foreign journalists, halt deportation proceedings against Kaveh Taheri and others, and suspend proceedings against Joakim Medin.¶
- Shares the Türkiye 2025 Report's assessment of restrictive media environment and expresses solidarity with Turkish journalists.¶¶
- Urges Türkiye to stop using administrative security codes N-82 and G-87, provide reasoned decisions subject to judicial review, and allow return of those expelled.¶
- Calls on the VP/HR and Commission to raise concerns in political dialogue and consider targeted measures if abuses persist.¶