Turkish diaspora's voting power in Europe and Erdogan's influence.
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The German government has rejected a request from Turkey to allow President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to address Turkish citizens living in Germany ahead of the country's elections. The move is seen as a rebuff to Erdoğan's efforts to boost his support among the Turkish diaspora in Germany, which is estimated to number around 1.5 million people. The decision comes amid tensions between the two countries over issues including human rights and press freedom.
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- Turkish citizens abroad begin voting in national election The Associated Press
- Germany's Turks start voting in critical Turkish elections Reuters
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- Why many Turks in Germany still vote for Erdogan DW
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