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German foreign minister asks Berlin and Europe to back Turks who did not support Turkish President Erdogan

August 22, 2017 3:32 pm

The remarks, coming after Erdogan told Gabriel to "know his place" and describing Germany's main parties as "enemies of Turkey", are likely to anger Turkey. Erdogan accuses Germany of harbouring plotters behind last year's bloody coup attempt against Erdogan.

Turkey is acting like former Communist East Germany, says Wolfgang Schaeuble

July 21, 2017 3:39 pm

"If Turkey does not stop playing this little game, we need to tell people: 'You travel to Turkey at your own risk - we can't guarantee you anything anymore,'" Wolfgang Schaeuble said. Germany's domestic security chief cited concerns about increased activities of Turkey's secret service and the growth of militant groups.

Germany, Iran call for negotiations in crisis with Qatar

June 27, 2017 8:38 pm

Sigmar Gabriel said, "now is the time to not inflame the conflict further and to talk with one another." He also said that the Qatar dispute will get worse the longer that it lasts and that, "it's necessary to come to the table and then negotiate."

Germany presses Turkey for assurances on visiting troops stationed at Turkish air base

June 04, 2017 3:28 pm

Turkey, angered by German authorities' decision to grant asylum to soldiers it accuses of participating in last year's failed coup, blocked a request for lawmakers to visit. Germany's foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel is travelling to Turkey on Monday for talks on the impasse.

Emission scandal: Volkswagen needs to be pro-active in ivestigation says German Economy Minister

October 08, 2015 4:17 pm

"There should not be a debate about the automotive industry or about diesel technology," Gabriel said after attending a meeting of Volkswagen's world workers council in Wolfsburg.

Indian-origin MP was privy to an investigation against him, says German party

February 17, 2014 8:25 am

Sebastian Edathy, 44, is suspected of involvement in child pornography.

Angela Merkel romps to victory but faces tough coalition choices

September 23, 2013 10:54 am

Angela Merkel won a landslide personal victory in Germany's general election on Sunday.

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