04 October 2018
German – Turkey relations have thawed as Ankara looks to offset the row with the US and the threat of economic crisis
- President Erdogan has led a state visit to Germany as his government seeks European support to stabilise its economy
- German-Turkish relations have been at an all-time low in recent years following a series of rows driven by each government’s domestic political concerns
- But shared economic and strategic interests mean both countries are now ready to adopt an increasingly pragmatic approach going forward
In a sign that both countries are seeking a reengagement after a turbulent period for bilateral relations, President Erdogan has been afforded full military honours on a state visit to Germany. Erdogan had been effectively blocked from entering the country less than four months ago after German authorities denied him permission to hold a campaign rally ahead of the Turkish elections in June. A similar dispute a year earlier saw Erdogan compare German officials to the Nazis, a low point in relations between the two countries…
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