Uniunea Europeană condamnă valul de arestări din Turcia care a vizat zeci de activiști LGBTQ+ și cere respectarea drepturilor omului și a demnității

The European Commission condemned Turkey's police actions that led to the arrest of at least 63 individuals during raids on LGBTQ+ bars and activists' homes. These operations were justified by the government as measures to protect traditional family values. The Commission expressed concern over human rights in Turkey, emphasizing the need for the country to uphold the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. The raids were part of a broader government initiative aimed at increasing birth rates and combating population aging, despite the fact that same-sex relationships are not illegal in Turkey. The Commission also criticized the suppression of civil society organizations and the blocking of online platforms.