Germany’s ruling party criticizes restrictions on freedoms in Turkey
10:39, 8 December 2016
YEREVAN, DECEMBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Germany’s Christian Democratic Union’s Congress discussed the issue of relations with Turkey, Deutsche Welle reported.
The Congress representatives considered unacceptable the restrictions set by President Erdogan on freedoms of speech, media, religion and holding rallies in Turkey.
At the same time, the CDU representatives said Turkey is the EU’s strategic partner, and they don’t want to lose it, thus, it is necessary not to cease the negotiation process with Turkey. Although certain CDU members urged the opposite, to cease the talks with Turkey, however, their calls were not accepted.