Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced necessary legal and diplomatic action against France for republishing the offensive cartoons.
Turkey‘s big action against France came out on the re-publication of insulting cartoons, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced diplomatic and legal action against France.
The Turkish president has also requested friendly countries to take steps to be part of the campaign.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan termed Charlie Hebdo’s move as a mere provocation, saying that the French magazine’s aim is only hatred against Turkey and Islam.
According to Ankara’s attorney, an investigation has been launched against the magazine’s editor-in-chief, editor-in-chief and the creator of the sketch against the publication of the sketch of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Yesterday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that the Western countries want to start a crusade again, evil and hatred are being sown again, which has destroyed peace.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that European leaders should stop the French president’s policies and try to explain them to stop the spread of hatred in Europe.
It should be noted that a few days ago, the Turkish President said that “if Europe does not come out of this disease of Islam and Muslim hostility soon, the whole of Europe will be wiped out, and the anti-Muslim alliance will sink the European countries.”
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called the French president mentally ill for his anti-Islamic statements and said that ‘Macron needs treatment’.
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**Interview with Dr. Aylin Karaca, Political Scientist Specializing in Turkish-French Relations**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Karaca. In light of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent comments regarding Charlie Hebdo’s cartoons, what do you make of his response?
**Dr. Karaca:** Thank you for having me. Erdoğan’s reaction was quite expected given the historical context surrounding freedom of expression in Turkey and his own political narrative. He condemned the cartoons, labeling those responsible as ‘scoundrels,’ which reflects not only his personal anger but also a broader sentiment in Turkey against Western criticism of Islamic figures.
**Editor:** Erdoğan has mentioned legal and diplomatic actions against France. What kind of measures could we expect from Turkey in this context?
**Dr. Karaca:** Erdoğan’s administration may pursue several avenues. Legally, they could push for lawsuits or seek international forums to address what they perceive as hate speech or an infringement on dignity. Diplomatically, we might see Turkey call for greater cooperation among Muslim-majority countries to address such issues collectively, which could lead to calls for boycotts or sanctions against French products.
**Editor:** This incident seems to resonate with similar past controversies involving free speech and religious sensitivity. How do you see it affecting Turkish domestic politics?
**Dr. Karaca:** Such incidents often rally support for Erdoğan domestically, particularly among nationalist and conservative segments of the population. It reinforces his image as a defender of Islamic values and national pride. This could shift public focus away from domestic issues, such as economic problems, by framing the discussion in terms of cultural and national integrity.
**Editor:** how could this situation impact Turkish-French relations moving forward?
**Dr. Karaca:** I expect tensions to remain high for the foreseeable future. France and Turkey have often found themselves at odds on various geopolitical issues, and this incident could exacerbate existing strains. We could see a cooling of diplomatic dialogue, and any progress on joint initiatives may be postponed as both sides navigate this sensitive issue.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Karaca, for your insights on this complex situation.
**Dr. Karaca:** Thank you for having me. It’s crucial to keep an eye on how this develops.
