MEP Nikolaos Anadiotis (NI) has submitted a written parliamentary question to the EU's foreign policy chief, pressing for action on what he describes as increasing attacks on Christian communities and heritage in Ethiopia. The question, filed on 13 June 2026, cites reports of churches burned, looted, or destroyed in regions such as Oromia and Amhara, as well as forced displacement of believers and a climate of impunity. Anadiotis is urging the EU to raise religious freedom in political dialogue with Ethiopia and to call for independent investigations into the violence.
The question, addressed to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative, contains three concrete asks: an assessment of the situation of Christian and other religious communities in Ethiopia, a commitment to raise religious freedom and cultural heritage protection in EU-Ethiopia political dialogue, and a call for an independent investigation into attacks, particularly where state authorities are alleged to be complicit or inactive. The MEP references the EU's stated priority of promoting freedom of religion or belief in its foreign policy, implying a gap between rhetoric and action.
The question pushes for a more assertive EU stance on religious freedom in Ethiopia, including diplomatic engagement and accountability measures. It signals a desire for the EU to move beyond general statements and toward concrete pressure on Ethiopian authorities.
The High Representative is expected to reply within approximately six weeks. The answer will indicate whether the EU plans to escalate the issue in bilateral talks or support independent investigations, offering a signal of the EU's willingness to act on religious freedom concerns in a strategic partner country.