Turkey: Presidential hate speech likens LGBTIQ+ communities to fascists

On June 4, Turkey's President Erdoğan criticised the LGBTI+ community, claiming its "imposition" has become a form of tyranny worse than fascism. He argued that the family institution is under severe attack and emphasised efforts to strengthen it against various threats, including economic difficulties, urbanisation, and shifting perceptions. Erdoğan also expressed concern over declining birth rates in Turkey, mirroring global trends, and hinted at implementing new policies to address these challenges.

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