https://freerepublic.com/tag/reinhardbutikofer/ en-us Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:07:09 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3786306/posts Brussels is concerned by the constraints on freedom of expression and demonstration rights under Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This is despite the German carmaker arguing the country is a candidate for EU membership. German Green Party politician Reinhard Bütikofer, revealed the decision “caused dismay” within the European Parliament. He said: “In view of the increasingly deteriorating situation of the rule of law, media freedom and democracy under President Erdogan, the decision of the VW Group head is causing dismay.” The location decision is also said be a breach of EU competition rules. While Turkey has committed to complying with... Express https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3786306/posts#comment Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:07:09 GMT