The Foreign Ministry criticises the European Parliament for “interfering in our internal affairs”. A Protestant pastor laments the Turkish government’s “word games” in trying to hide evidence of more than 200 cases.

A large majority approves a resolution expressing “unwavering support for Christians”. Dutch MEP Bert Jan-Ruissen, in Brussels: “Türkiye must stop targeting churches”.

The ‘My voice, My choice’ resolution is adopted by a majority of the EU parliament. A Christian MEP says “it is painful to see that the majority of the European Parliament does not recognise that unborn life need protection”.