Philippe de Villiers (EFD), in writing. – (FR) As of 2011, the Christian community is the most persecuted in the world; fortunately, European Member States have noticed and are beginning to respond.

Our condemnation of the attacks is fair and necessary, but insufficient: the principle of reciprocity does not appear in this resolution.

Moreover, the EU’s half-hearted condemnation of Turkey’s actions in the area of Cyprus that it occupies militarily, alas, will not be followed by the results that the French people have been hoping for – the cessation of accession negotiations with Turkey – and will provide no incentive whatsoever.

I support this resolution in support of Christians murdered around the world, but nevertheless regret certain omissions and inconsistencies.