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Fethullah Gülen sur Le Monde: « L’échec de l’expérience démocratique turque n’est pas dû à l’adhésion aux valeurs islamiques mais à leur trahison »

Contrairement àce que démontre le pouvoir autoritaire d’Erdogan en Turquie, il est possible deconstruire une démocratie musulmane respectueuse de l’Etat de droit, défend,dans une tribune au « Monde », l’opposant exilé aux Etats-Unis. Il fut un temps où la...

Gulen on Le Monde: “Islam is Compatible with Democracy, Despite Turkey’s Recent Example”

For the original French version  Turkey was hailed as an example for a modern Muslimdemocracy during the early 2000s. The current ruling party that came to powerin 2002 implemented reforms that were aligned with the European Union’sdemocratic standards and the...

Round Table Discussion & Book Signing “Between Thought and Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gülen” with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes

On October 17, 2024, Professor Ori Z. Soltes presented his book, Between Thought & Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gülen, focusing on the Hizmet (Service) Movement and Fethullah Gülen. Professor Soltes teaches at Georgetown University, where his...

Anticipating the Trump Effect: Strengthening the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum Amid Populist Pressures

This policy paper analyzes the potential effects of the 2024 US presidential election on EU politics, particularly the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. A Trump victory may intensify Euroscepticism and lead to more restrictive migration policies among his European...

Condolences on the Passing of Mr Fethullah Gülen, 21/10/2024

With grieving hearts, we announce the passing of Mr. Fethullah Gülen from this world. Mr Gulen was an exceptional figure who served as a source of faith, wisdom, and spiritual inspiration for Hizmet volunteers and countless people around the world. After a period of...

A Future-Focused EU: Highlights from the Post-Election Event on June 26 in Brussels

Brussels, June 27, 2024 A fresh, stimulating and dynamic discussion on the future of the European Union (EU) was held yesterday at STAM Europa in Brussels. Organised by Stand Up for Europe in collaboration with the Intercultural Dialogue Platform and JEF Belgium, the...

Dialogue for Europe’s future: Insightful conversations with EP candidate Bram Van Hecke

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the spirit of engagement and dialogue that began at STAM Europa on April 9 continued to flourish as the Intercultural Dialogue Platform (IDP) hosted a follow-up event. This time, the setting was the intimate surroundings of IDP offices,...
Briefing: The Seizure of a Private Bank in Turkey
Briefing: The Seizure of a Private Bank in Turkey

After many violations concerning the rule of law, separation of powers and freedom of expression, President Erdoğan’s ‘New Turkey’ is now directly targeting the free market economy, free enterprise and property rights in order to silence any opposition critical of the...

A Proactive Approach to Deradicalisation
A Proactive Approach to Deradicalisation

EVENT REPORT  Jihadist Radicalisation: The Case of Belgo-Syrian Jihadism by Prof. Johan Leman Prof. Leman gave a presentation about the so-called “foreign fighters” to give an idea about the current reality of extremism in Europe. His presentation is based upon his...

Fethullah Gulen: Turkey’s Eroding Democracy
Fethullah Gulen: Turkey’s Eroding Democracy

It is deeply disappointing to see what has become of Turkey in the last few years. Not long ago, it was the envy of Muslim-majority countries: a viable candidate for the European Union on its path to becoming a functioning democracy that upholds universal human...

A documentary film on Hizmet Movement
A documentary film on Hizmet Movement

Love is a verb is a documentary by Terry Spencer Hesser exploring the ordinary lives and stories of people in Hizmet, a social movement inspired by the Islamic scholar and teacher, Fethullah Gulen.

Dialogue Platform Overwhelmingly Deplores Paris Atrocity
Dialogue Platform Overwhelmingly Deplores Paris Atrocity

7th January 2015, Brussels We strongly condemn the inhuman attack on the headquarters of the French weekly  Charlie Hebdo that took place in Paris today. There is no circumstance or condition that would justify such brutality. Ideas can only be challenged through...

Statement On Erdogan Government’s Arrest Warrant Against Mr Gulen

The disgraceful action of issuing an arrest warrant for Mr Gulen is the latest step of various human rights violations, character assassinations, defamation, hate speech, incrimination and unlawful conduct perpetrated by Erdogan’s government against the Hizmet...