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Greece’s PM Mitsotakis urges EU sanctions on Turkey

MEETING WITH MERKEL

Greece’s PM Mitsotakis urges EU sanctions on Turkey

“Western moderation often seems to encourage Turkey’s arbitrary behavior,” said Prime Minister of Greece Mitsotakis during a joint press conference with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel during her farewell visit to the country.

29 October 2021

Merkel's farewell visit to Erdoğan: 'EU should support Turkey against human trafficking'

Merkel's farewell visit to Erdoğan: 'EU should support Turkey against human trafficking'

As part of her "farewell trips," Germany's outgoing chancellor met President Erdoğan in İstanbul.

16 October 2021

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, “Turkey is doing an outstanding job of taking care of Syrian refugees,” adding that she would like the refugee agreement with Turkey to continue: “This is the best for the people.”

NATO Summit | Erdoğan meets Macron, Johnson and Merkel

NATO Summit | Erdoğan meets Macron, Johnson and Merkel

The NATO Leaders' Summit has begun in Brussels, Belgium. US President Joe Biden and President of Turkey Erdoğan will have their first face-to-face meeting since Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021.

Merkel pleased with Eastern Mediterranean dialogue, wants progress

Merkel pleased with Eastern Mediterranean dialogue, wants progress

President Erdoğan had a video call with the chancellor.

9 February 2021

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Ahead of the EU leaders summit starting December 10, Turkey's research vessel carrying out activities in disputed waters in the Eastern Mediterranean returned to the port.

1 December 2020

Merkel: A decision will be made at EU summit about Turkey's Eastern Mediterranean activities

Merkel: A decision will be made at EU summit about Turkey's Eastern Mediterranean activities

Germany's chancellor has said, "Things haven't developed the way we would have wished," as Turkey continues exploration activities in the disputed waters.

20 November 2020

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

The EU's Michel and Von der Leyen have made remarks on relations with Turkey following the leaders' summit.

Trilateral video conference: Turkey, Greece ready for exploratory talks

Trilateral video conference: Turkey, Greece ready for exploratory talks

Ahead of the EU leaders summit in early October, President Erdoğan, Germany’s Chancellor Merkel and President of the European Council Michel met in a video conference. It has been emphasized that Turkey and Greece are ready to start talks.

23 September 2020

Erdoğan and Merkel discuss Eastern Mediterranean

Erdoğan and Merkel discuss Eastern Mediterranean

President Erdoğan and Chancellor of Germany Merkel have discussed the escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean in a video conference. Head of National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and Defense Minister were also present in meeting.

17 September 2020

Merkel: Turkey Trying to Solve Its Problems on the Back of Refugees

Merkel: Turkey Trying to Solve Its Problems on the Back of Refugees

While the Chancellor criticized Turkey's recent move to open its borders to Europe, she said that cooperation with Ankara is important.

Chancellor Merkel in Turkey: Curiosity Needs Freedom

Chancellor Merkel in Turkey: Curiosity Needs Freedom

Addressing the audience in the inauguration ceremony of Turkish-German University, Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel has quoted from Albert Einstein: “Curiosity is a delicate little plant that, aside from stimulation, stands mainly in need of freedom.”

24 January 2020

Merkel: Turkey Must End Syria Operation, It is a Humanitarian Drama

Merkel: Turkey Must End Syria Operation, It is a Humanitarian Drama

The Chancellor of Germany has said, "I have strongly urged Turkey to end its military operation against the Kurdish military."

17 October 2019

Erdoğan Accuses Can Dündar at Press Conference in Germany

Erdoğan Accuses Can Dündar at Press Conference in Germany

President Erdoğan and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel have answered the questions of journalists at their joint press conference. Police officers have forced Adil Yiğit, who wears a shirt “Freedom to journalists” written on it, out of the hall.

28 September 2018

Merkel: I Will Raise Issue of Human Rights in Meeting with Erdoğan

Merkel: I Will Raise Issue of Human Rights in Meeting with Erdoğan

Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel has said, “The state of human rights in Turkey is not how I think of” and added that she will raise the issues of human rights and the situation of citizens of Germany arrested in Turkey for political reasons.

28 September 2018

Merkel: ‘Afrin Operation is Unacceptable’

Merkel: ‘Afrin Operation is Unacceptable’

Concerning Afrin operation, Chancellor of Germany Merkel has said, “Afrin operation is unacceptable. We condemn it in the strongest way”.

Merkel-Yıldırım Meeting Marked by Deniz Yücel Issue

Merkel-Yıldırım Meeting Marked by Deniz Yücel Issue

Merkel has pointed out the urgency of the journalist’s situation while Yıldırım has asserted that all lawsuits including that of Deniz Yücel are receiving due process within the principles of a state of law.

16 February 2018

Condition for Coalition in Germany: No New Chapter with Turkey

Condition for Coalition in Germany: No New Chapter with Turkey

It has been announced that Merkel and Schulz have come to an agreement in Germany where a government couldn’t be formed for over 100 days. There is the condition that “No new chapter will be opened with Turkey” in the draft.

12 January 2018

Merkel: Agreed on Cut in Financial Aid

Merkel: Agreed on Cut in Financial Aid

Financial aids to Turkey has been discussed at the summit of EU leaders; Merkel has declared that it has been agreed on reduction of financial aids.

20 October 2017

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın Criticizes Remarks of Merkel, Schulz on Turkey

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın Criticizes Remarks of Merkel, Schulz on Turkey

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın said: “Ignoring fundamental and urgent issues in Germany and Europe and attacking Turkey and Erdoğan instead is a reflection of the narrowing perspective”.

4 September 2017

Erdoğan Calls on Voters From Turkey Not to Vote for CDU,SDP, Greens in Germany

Erdoğan Calls on Voters From Turkey Not to Vote for CDU,SDP, Greens in Germany

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on the people from Turkey living in Germany to “not vote for Christian Democrats, Social Democrats and the Greens” and said “They are enemies to Turkey”.

Germany Chancellor Merkel: We Should Await Referendum

Germany Chancellor Merkel: We Should Await Referendum

Concerning Turkey’s accession to the EU, German Chancellor Merkel has said, “We should await the vote on the referendum in Turkey and everything else.”.

Merkel Meets HDP Committee

Merkel Meets HDP Committee

German Chancellor Merkel has met with İdris Baluken, Mithat Sancar and Hişyar Özsoy from HDP. The party has published a fact sheet concerning the content of the meeting.

3 February 2017

German Chancellor Merkel Meets Main Opposition Leader Kılıçdaroğlu

German Chancellor Merkel Meets Main Opposition Leader Kılıçdaroğlu

German Chancellor Merkel and CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu have discussed incidents following July 15 coup attempt and constitutional amendment referendum.

3 February 2017

Merkel: Visa Waiver May Not Happen by July 1

Merkel: Visa Waiver May Not Happen by July 1

German Chancellor Merkel stated that in her meeting with President Erdoğan, she told him that “Integration with Kurdish population is important in terms of stability in Turkey”.

Merkel: Lift of Parliamentary Immunities is Worrying

Merkel: Lift of Parliamentary Immunities is Worrying

German Chancellor Merkel has spoken of lift of parliamentary immunities, resolution process, visa waiver and refugee crisis, and said that she will convey all her worries as to Turkey to Erdoğan.

Davutoğlu Reacts Against Freedom of Press Question

Davutoğlu Reacts Against Freedom of Press Question

Prime Minister Davutoğlu has reacted in the press release following the bilateral talk held with German Chancellor Merkel against the journalist asking him about freedom of the press and imprisoned journalists in Turkey.

8 February 2016

NATO Formulation for Refugees from Merkel, Davutoğlu

NATO Formulation for Refugees from Merkel, Davutoğlu

German Chancellor Merkel coming to Turkey and Prime Minister Davutoğlu have said Syrian refugee crisis will be tackled in NATO meeting.

8 February 2016

Artists Urge Merkel to Bring Up Rights Violations

Artists Urge Merkel to Bring Up Rights Violations

Artists amongst whom are Sibel Kekilli and Fatih Akın have called on German Chancellor Merkel to bring up rights violations in Turkey prior to Merkel-Davutoğlu meeting.

22 January 2016

German Chancellor Merkel Visits Turkey

German Chancellor Merkel Visits Turkey

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Ankara today. With Prime Minister Erdoğan she discussed EU accession talks and Turkish-German relations. Merkel also touched the topic of armament in Turkey and Greece. On Tuesday, she will continue her two-day visit in Istanbul.

29 March 2010 Tolga Korkut