"Islamophobia and racism" reaction from more than 100 non-governmental organizations to AP
Quick Look
- 104 non-governmental organizations such as Amnesty International, FIDH, ENAR and FEMYSO published a joint letter addressed to the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
- In the letter, it was stated that expressions that targeted Muslims, incited discrimination and constituted hate speech were used in the EP session, and that this violated the 10th rule of the EP Internal Regulation and the 21st article of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
- The organizations asked Metsola to condemn these statements and take the necessary steps under rules 183 and 184 of the EP Rules of Procedure.
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Why It Matters
104 non-governmental organizations published a joint letter addressed to the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. In the letter, it was stated that during the session in the EP, some MPs used expressions that targeted Muslims, incited discrimination and constituted hate speech. It was noted that the statements in question violated the 10th rule of the EP Internal Regulation and the 21st article of the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights. The letter also referred to the draft resolution discussed in the EP on October 7, warning that its adoption could restrict the participation, access and financing of organizations working with Muslim youth and communities in European institutions.
104 organizations, including Amnesty International, European Network Against Racism (ENAR), European Forum of Muslim Youth and Student Organizations (FEMYSO), International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), European Civil Forum and Civil Liberties Union, published a joint letter addressed to EP President Roberta Metsola.
In the letter, it was stated that during the session in the EP, some MPs used expressions that targeted Muslims, incited discrimination and constituted hate speech.
In the letter, which noted that the discourses in question violated the 10th rule of the EP Rules of Procedure and the 21st article of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (EU), it was reminded that during the session, Muslims were accused of "infiltrating the democratic system like an insidious poison" and a call was made to "fight the impact of Islam on daily life and society".
The letter also reminded that statements were made during the session such as closing prayer rooms, banning headscarves and halal food, and deporting "Muslims who put the Quran above the constitution".
It is stated in the letter that these discourses target, stigmatize and criminalize millions of people across Europe based on their perceived religion or origin, and that Muslim communities are currently facing an increase in discrimination, hostility and violence.
The letter also referred to the draft resolution discussed in the EP on October 7 and warned that its adoption could restrict the participation, access and financing of organizations working with Muslim youth and communities in European institutions.
In the letter, MEP President Metsola was asked to condemn the hate speech and expressions encouraging discrimination used during the debate, and to take the necessary steps within the scope of rules 183 and 184 of the MEP Rules of Procedure and to oppose the targeting of Muslim non-governmental organizations.
Open Questions
- How will Roberta Metsola respond to this letter?
- What steps will be taken under rules 183 and 184 of the EP Rules of Procedure?
- What comprehensive regulation does the draft resolution to be discussed on October 7 contain?
