YEREVAN, MARCH 27, ARMENPRESS. Germany’s Green Party Co-chairman Cem Ozdemir called on Turks living in Germany to vote for “no” in Turkey’s constitutional referendum due date April 16, Demkrathaber.net reported.

“President Erdogan presents himself as a “savior”, but in reality he is in clash with Europe”, Ozdemir said, adding that the atmosphere of fear in Turkey already reached Germany.

“Don’t be afraid, go to vote. We, as a Green party, are with you”, he said, stating that they have always supported and continue supporting modern and democratic Turkey’s membership to the European Union.

“We have always wanted independent, economically powerful Turkey which will be wanted for all citizens. We have dreamed of a Turkey which will be respected by the whole world. All these are possible only in case of respect towards democracy, human rights, freedom of thought and freedom of media. Please, say “no” to Erdogan’s constitutional changes. Support Turkey’s future, peaceful co-existence of Turkey and Europe”, Cem Ozdemir said.

Constitutional referendum is scheduled on April 16 in Turkey. Under the constitutional changes, the country transforms into a presidential system. The number of MPs will reach 600 from 550. MPs can be elected at the age of 18 instead of 25. The elections of the parliament and the president will be held every 5 years on the same day.