German elections and Turkey Part 3: German-Turkish/Kurdish MPs

DuvarEnglish article about the the elected German MPs with a background in Turkey Abstract: The elections on September 26 were won by the SPD (25.7%), just ahead of the CDU (24.1%). The Greens, who were considered possible winners just months ago, came in at only 14.8%, followed by the FDP (11.5) and the AfD (10.3%). The Linke (Left Party) failed to overcome the 5% threshold with 4.9%, but was able Read More …

German elections and Turkey Part 2: Migration and German-Turks (22.9.21)

DuvarEnglish article on the elections in Germany on 26 September 2021 and what role migration and German-Turks play … Abstract: In the next German parliament, at least 20 MPs will have a background in Turkey, the highest number ever. All democratic parties, including the conservative ones, will send German-Turks to the Bundestag, in total 5 parties. This is not yet as diverse as the national soccer team, but the trend Read More …

German elections and Turkey – Part 1: What do the party programs say?

DuvarEnglish article (6 Sept. 2021) on the upcoming elections in Germany … Abstract: Turkey plays virtually no role in the campaigns of the political parties prior to the Sept. 26 election in Germany. Nevertheless, the election result will also have a major impact on German-Turkish relations, as a continuation of the current coalition is practically out of question. So what do the parties represented in parliament have to say about Read More …