Agencies Turkish prime minister, the moderate Islamist Recep Tayyip Erdogan, yesterday again expressed its concern over the issue the veil , and did so in very strong terms. Addressing the Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe in Strasbourg, do not hesitate to attack the host country, France, on the implementation of the law banning the Burqa in public spaces.
'Push the basic rights and freedoms to try to win votes is an injustice against all European nations. It is quite ironic to see that secularism is now a debate in Europe, undermining some liberties, "said Erdogan, indicated that while Turkey is the only Muslim country that has been copied French law (Napoleonic) on the separation of religion and state. "Today, in France, there is respect for individual religious freedom " he said.
When a French parliamentary rejected this accusation, the Turkish prime minister invited to "come to Turkey and see things with their own eyes." "In Turkey we say" someone from France 'when it is a bit out of place, "Erdogan told.
"Citizens of the European Union
The previous day, Erdogan was directed, at an event in the same city, several thousands of Turks living in France, who encouraged obtain dual citizenship. "You are our partners in the European Union, although some circles do not want it," he said. He urged his compatriots to "not ever feel alone", since Turkey, "with its strong economy and its prestigious international position", provided it would ensure their interests.
"The rise of racism, discrimination and intolerance in Europe is a source of concern for other nations as well as for Europe," Erdogan said yesterday. "Those who can not erase from his memory of the Crusades can not promise peace and tolerance in their own companies", said before the Parliament of the Council of Europe.
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