Erdogan gov’t accused of pressuring German politicians through surveillance, intimidation over participation in civil society events - Nordic Monitor

Erdogan gov’t accused of pressuring German politicians through surveillance, intimidation over participation in civil society events - Nordic Monitor

Levent Kenez / Stockholm A recent interfaith iftar dinner in Augsburg, Germany, organized by community-based groups associated with the Hizmet or Gülen movement, a group inspired by the late cleric Fethullah Gülen, has sparked friction between local German politicians and Turkish diplomatic representatives. The event has raised renewed concerns over the Turkish government’s alleged attempts to exert political pressure and conduct surveillance op…