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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,...
Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan

Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where peoples are becoming more and more closely interconnected.

The Schuman Declaration

World peace cannot be safeguarded without the making of creative efforts proportionate to the dangers which threaten it.

Nelson Mandela, Long walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela, Long walk to Freedom

No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

“Turkey needs a new constitution to save its democracy”
“Turkey needs a new constitution to save its democracy”

By Fethullah Gulen - Opinion @ FT.com "A small group in the executive is holding the country to ransom" says Fethullah Gulen. Trust and stability are fundamental to a nation’s development and to how the world perceives it. There is inherent trust in a democratic and...