Erdogan vows to continue 'Nazi' remarks

Turkey's leader Tayyip Erdogan is vowing to continue his references to Nazism and fascism when talking about the EU.

A billboard with an image of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip wants to amend the constitution so he can expand his powers. Source: AP

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is vowing to continue calling European countries "Nazi remnants and fascists" if they maintain their "current attitude against Turkey", despite repeated condemnation from European capitals.

"They don't let my ministers make speeches in Europe (...) Once the referendum on April 16 is over, we will consider, everything has a price," Erdogan told a referendum rally in the western city of Zonguldak on Tuesday.

Erdogan has repeatedly lashed out at European countries including Germany in campaigning for the referendum, accusing them of "Nazi-like" tactics for banning his ministers from speaking to rallies of Turkish voters abroad.


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Published 5 April 2017 9:42am
Source: AAP


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