Germany–Turkey relations
EU executive plans to visit Turkey in April
European Council President Charles Michel said on March 25 that he contacted Turkish officials for planning a visit to Turkey in April.
Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke at a press conference after an EU leaders' summit which was held via video link and completed in one day, although two days were planned.
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Turkey, EU ready to work together
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen on Jan. 9 discussed the steps aimed at enhancing the relations between Turkey and the European Union, the Turkish authorities have said.
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Turkish, German leaders hold video talk
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a video conference on Dec. 19 discussed bilateral ties and Turkey-EU relations.
"Turkey wants to open a new page in relations with the EU," Erdoğan said, according to a statement from Turkey's Communications Directorate.
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Erdoğan, Macron, Merkel to have video call amid fear of virus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will have a video conference call with France leader and German chancellor for a summit on March 17 over the fears of coronavirus, presidential sources said on March 13.
EU, Turkey seeking to keep lines of communication open on migration
"The lines of communication with Turkey remain open and active," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said following a meeting in Brussels on Monday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which ended without an agreement on the way forward following Turkish moves to encourage thousands of migrants and refugees to push through the Greek border into the European Union.
Ankara and Berlin Negotiate to Establish Turkish Schools in Germany
The governments of Turkey and Germany are negotiating an agreement that will establish Turkish schools in the largest EU country. They will be located in Berlin, Cologne and Frankfurt.
The German government has been in intensive talks with Ankara on plans to set up Turkish schools in Berlin, Cologne and Frankfurt, Süddeutsche Zeitung reports.
Berlin authorities probe Turkish spying allegations
Authorities in Berlin say they're looking into allegations that a police officer passed information to Turkish intelligence about Turkish opposition supporters living in the German capital.
Erdoğan urges fresh start in Turkish-German relations
Turkey's president has called for opening a fresh page in Turkish-German relations amid an era of new global challenges.
Ruling party calls on overseas Turks to be more politically engaged
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has urged Turks living abroad to become more politically engaged, saying they represent a huge untapped power base for the country.
Turkish President Erdoğan plans state visit to Germany: Report
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (L) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are seen in this file photo at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7, 2017.