Berlin denies backtracking on Armenian Genocide resolution | Turkey approves German parliamentary visit to Incirlik Air Base

The German government refuted on 2 September 2016 media reports that it sought to distance itself from a parliamentary resolution that recognised the Armenian massacre as genocide.

The alledged move was seen as a political gesture towards Turkey due to a ban applied to German politicians on visiting German troops stationed at the Incirlik air base in southern Turkey.

Media reported that the ban had been lifted later in the month.

Hürriyet Daily News, 02.09.16: German foreign minister says Armenia bill ‘not legally binding’ http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/german-foreign-minister-says-armenia-bill-not-legally-binding.aspx?pageID=238&nid=103495

Deutsche Welle, 02.09.16: Berlin not distancing itself from Armenia resolution http://dw.com/p/1JuYK

The Local.de, 02.09.16: Germany takes step to soothe Turkey ire over Armenia vote http://www.thelocal.de/20160902/berlin-to-distance-itself-from-armenia-resolution-report

EurActiv, 08.09.16: Turkey repeals airbase ban on visits by German politicians http://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/turkey-repeals-airbase-ban-on-visits-by-german-politicians/

Deutsche Welle, 08.09.16: Turkey approves German parliamentary visit to Incirlik Air Base http://dw.com/p/1JyFe

Hürriyet Daily News, 08.09.16: Turkey allows German MPs to visit İncirlik after row http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-allows-german-mps-to-visit-incirlik-after-row.aspx?PageID=238&NID=103712

The Local.de, 08.09.16: Turkey allows German MPs to visit base after row: minister http://www.thelocal.de/20160908/turkey-allows-german-mps-to-visit-base-after-row-minister

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