Sondaggio: il 70% dei turchi sostiene le proteste contro l’arresto del sindaco di Istanbul

Please my Turkish friends, show the world how it’s done

Europe, seriously are you even paying attention?

Right now in Turkey, secular, democratic, and progressive people are literally fighting for basic freedoms against a government that’s openly Islamist, authoritarian, and Erdoganist. Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key opposition leader, just got jailed on flimsy charges. Protestors demanding democracy and human rights are being beaten, arrested, and silenced. Opposition media outlets are under constant threat, facing shutdowns and crippling fines for just daring to speak the truth.

Yet somehow, Europe seems okay watching from the sidelines. You’re basically shrugging off people who genuinely share your values; secularism, democracy, human rights, science, art, and environmental awareness. These folks aren’t just allies; they’re your natural partners in a region sliding dangerously towards authoritarianism.

And here’s a reality check: if these Islamist, Erdoganist forces had their way, they’d gladly roll back every single freedom Europeans hold dear. What’s happening in Turkey today is a preview of what they’d do everywhere if they could.

So wake up, Europe. Stand clearly and firmly with the secular, democratic voices in Turkey or admit you’re just quietly watching Erdogan dismantle democracy while hoping he stays out of your backyard.