Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment on the rise in Europe: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized the rise of “Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment” in Europe during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Istanbul.

He expressed concerns that this trend is being fueled by far-right movements, raising worries among immigrants.

On Saturday, Olaf Scholz met with Erdoğan in Istanbul. In a press conference, Erdoğan spoke about increasing trade between the two countries, cooperation in defense industries, and the Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.