Polish MEP says “there should not be any mosques in Europe” until Christians can build churches and cathedrals in Qatar

Polish MEP Dominik Tarczyński said Europe should have no mosques while Christians cannot build churches and cathedrals in Qatar, adding, “Simple as that.”

He was responding to Piers Morgan, who called him a “bigot.” Tarczyński replied: “It’s better to be a bigot than a sellout to Qataris and Jihadists.”

Qatar has long funded Islamist compounds in Europe, including in Catholic countries such as Poland, while Christians in Qatar face significant restrictions. A government-approved religious complex on the outskirts of Doha has churches, but exterior crosses and religious statues are prohibited, including on church buildings.

Proselytizing for a religion other than Islam can carry a prison sentence of up to five years. Operating an organization intended to promote another religion or challenge Islam can bring a sentence of up to 10 years. Under Qatari law, Muslims who leave Islam are considered apostates, and leaving the faith is illegal.

These restrictions are described as values cherished by the Qatari state, making its funding of Islamic institutions across Europe and America more concerning.