New German decision after President Erdogan’s posters

Changes to the law are being made in Germany because of the Erdogan posters hanging in Nuremberg, Germany, ahead of the presidential election, with the first round taking place on May 14 and the second round on May 28.

AKP members in Germany, who prepared Erdogan posters with the phrases “Right time, right man”, paid 800 euros to the Nuremberg city administration as a usage fee. These posters were hung in 25 places, including near the train station. The posters were heavily criticized by groups who said: “We do not want Erdogan, who restricts democracy in his country and jails journalists and human rights defenders, to advertise in our country.”

HAVE TO ALLOW

The Nuremberg city administration announced that it had to allow posters, stating that there was “no prohibition” in the laws and regulations regarding posters. Now, the statute is modified, which depends on the corresponding law.

Along with the new regulations, it is established that “Special information stands, posters, banners, other types of advertising-promotion of parties or groups of foreign voters will not be allowed on the occasion of elections or votes in other countries.” The new regulation will enter into force on Wednesday by the Nuremberg city administration.

NEW DECISIONS CAN BE MADE IN OTHER CITIES

This decision is expected to serve as an example for many German cities. Also, in Munich, both AKP and CHP supporters set up stands and made propaganda about the elections in Turkey. Such work will no longer be allowed in the next elections. Also, no changes are anticipated at this time, as there are no issues in some low-population cities.