Germany Turkish Diplomatic Exchange Over Journalists and Press Freedom

Turkey’s Ambassador to Berlin, Ahmet Bashar Shen, was called to a meeting at the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs following Ankara’s latest remarks about what it described as illegal moves by German authorities against Turkish journalists who are critical of Turkey. German officials stated that these accusations against the diplomat were firmly rejected and dismissed, emphasizing that there is no basis for claims of government-backed suppression of media or journalists in Germany. The exchange underscores a tense moment in bilateral relations as both sides defend their positions on press freedom and the role of the judiciary in a foreign country, with timing coinciding with ongoing discussions about legal standards and diplomatic norms between Ankara and Berlin.