Martin Schulz
Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany
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View Timeline →Turkey Condemns Germany's Position to End EU Membership Negotiations
Turkey's spokesperson condemned Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel for her call to end EU membership negotiations, accusing German politicians of populism. Relations have soured following Turkey's…
Has Turkey Abandoned Its EU Membership Aspirations?
Tensions between the EU and Turkey have escalated following the arrest of journalists and political leaders in Turkey. Erdoğan has urged the EU to make…
Turkey: A Limbo of Democracy
Turkey is facing a political crisis as the government targets Cumhuriyet newspaper, a key opposition voice, amid international criticism of its democratic backsliding. The ruling…
Turkey: Behind the Scenes of the Zaman Newspaper Events
The recent crackdown on the Zaman newspaper in Turkey reflects ongoing pressures on media freedom, rooted in historical conflicts and government actions against dissent. The…
European Parliament President in Tehran: We Have Entered a Decisive Stage
Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, visited Tehran, marking a significant moment in EU-Iran relations as they enter a decisive phase following the nuclear…
Raif Badawi, Saudi Blogger, Wins Sakharov Human Rights Prize
Raif Badawi, a Saudi blogger imprisoned for criticizing Islam, has been awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament. Martin Schulz,…