PRESS RELEASES

Coalition agreement offers hope, but there are also question marks

29. November 2021

Bekir Altaş, Secretary General of the Islamic Society Millî Görüş (IGMG), made a statement about the coalition agreement agreed upon by the SPD, the Greens and the FDP after the general elections in Germany. “It is possible to summarize the coalition agreement as 'light and shadow'. Along with the announcement of many activities to be carried out in a positive way, question marks and ambiguous statements in important areas draw attention,” said Altaş.

10 years of NSU – Promise not kept

03. November 2021

Bekir Altaş, Secretary General of the Islamic Community Millî Görüş (IGMG), made a statement on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the emergence of the NSU organization. “The NSU establishment represents an unprecedented milestone in our collective memory. It is inexplicable that the building has still not been properly illuminated,” said Altaş.

60th anniversary of the Labor Agreement – Isn’t it time for politics to take Muslims into account?

30. October 2021

Kemal Ergün, Chairman of the Islamic Society Millî Görüş (IGMG), made a statement on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Labor Agreement signed between Germany and Turkey on October 30, 1961. “The Germany-Turkey Labor Agreement is a turning point for Muslim life in Germany. After 60 years, it is essential that politics take the needs of Muslims into account,” said Ergün.

Open Mosque Day in 25th Anniversary – Mosques from Past to Present

30. September 2021

Osman Yusuf, Head of Corporate Communications of the Islamic Society Millî Görüş (IGMG), said that the Open Mosque Day, which is held on October 3 every year, has become a day that represents the unity of Muslims and society in Germany in the past quarter century. Stating that the 25th anniversary of Open Mosque Day offers a unique opportunity to travel back in time.

IGMG Calls for Participation in Elections

24. September 2021

Kemal Ergün, Chairman of the Islamic Community Millî Görüş (IGMG), called for participation in the elections to be held in Germany on September 26, saying, “I call on all citizens to participate in the elections.” Kemal Ergün stated that he especially hoped that the participation of Muslims in the elections would increase significantly.

Islamic Community Congratulates Yom Kippur

16. September 2021

Bekir Altaş, Secretary General of the Islamic Community Millî Görüş (IGMG), congratulated the Jewish community on the Yom Kippur Festival. Altaş, who also published a message, congratulating Yom Kippur that was celebrated on September 16 this year, said, "We still feel sad when we remember the attack in Halle, which took place two years ago on this most important Jewish holiday."

Our prayers are with the people in Afghanistan

27. August 2021

Bekir Altaş, Secretary General of the Islamic Community Millî Görüş (IGMG), made a statement on the occasion of the suicide attacks at Kabul Airport. "We wish Allah's mercy on the innocent people who lost their lives in Kabul, and call for urgent help to the people of Afghanistan," said Altaş.