International media slam Erdogan

The authoritarianism of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as his stance with regard to Sweden and Finland's NATO application, is drawing the ire of an increasing number of international media. 

The latest publication to denounce him was the German magazine Stern, whose cover on Thursday had his photo under the title "The Arsonist."

Stern denounced the Turkish president for inciting conflict to stay in power, not only in his own country, but also in Germany.

The magazine's editorial said that Erdogan wants to use his influence with the Turks in Germany to secure their support in the upcoming elections. He also wants to remain a troublemaker and firebrand both nationally and internationally, it added, while noting he is stirring up conflicts in his own country, in Syria and in Germany in order to secure power.

The piece came a week after The...