Germany–Turkey relations
Turkey slams Germany's language in election campaign row
Turkey on Sept. 4 harshly criticized the hardened tone used by German officials adopting an "anti-Turkey stance" and obstructing Ankara's EU prospects weeks before the country's Sept. 24 federal elections, amid ongoing tension between the two NATO allies.
Germany will Veto the Updating of the Customs Union Between Turkey and the EU
Germany will veto the updating of a customs union between Turkey and the European Union, electronic newspaper New Europe reports.
Germany's Merkel says relationship with Turkey at a 'very complicated phase'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Aug. 29 that the relationship between Berlin and Ankara was at "a very complicated phase."
Merkel said Germany would like better relations with Turkey but added that Ankara had to take steps regarding fulfillment of the principles of the rule of law.
Ankara voices concerns after Merkel's Customs Union remarks
Ankara has voiced its concerns over German Chancellor Angela Merkel's remarks suggesting that Berlin would not pursue an update of the Customs Union with Ankara, criticizing her comments for compromising "the benefits of the agreement for EU countries."
Economic pressure on Turkey 'working,' German FM Gabriel says
Economic pressure on Turkey "is working," German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has said, commenting on ongoing tensions between Berlin and Ankara.
The German Foreign Ministry on July 20 toughened its travel warning on Turkey and warned German companies about investing in the country after human rights activist Peter Steudtner was arrested.
Ankara's proclivity for painting itself into a corner
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is hopeful that the strains in Turkish-German ties will end once the German general elections are held on Sept. 25.
This is what he said in an address to mark the opening of a new Coca Cola and soft drinks factory in the western province of Isparta over the weekend.
Germany says Hamburg no place for Erdogan rally as G-20 meets
On June 29, the German government denied Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s request to hold a rally for Turkish Germans on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Hamburg.
German police warned lawmakers of possible Turkish spying: Report
German federal police have warned parliamentarians they may have been spied on by Turkish intelligence and may also face potential security risks from Turkish nationalists, Die Welt newspaper reported on June 28.
The report could further strain already frayed ties between Germany and Turkey, which are at loggerheads over a wide range of issues.
Turkey grants consular access to detained German journalist Meşale Tolu
Turkey has given German consular officials permission to visit journalist Meşale Tolu, a German citizen detained on charges of advancing "terrorist propaganda," a spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry stated on May 29.
EU-Turkey ties 'severely hit' by developments in Ankara: Merkel
EU-Turkey relations have been severely hit by actions taken by the Turkish government, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said April 27.