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.

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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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