Germany tells Turkey "press freedom is non-negotiable" amid media row
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BERLIN - Germany said on Wednesday it regarded press freedom as crucial after German broadcaster Deutsche Welle complained that Turkey had confiscated the recording of an interview with a minister at his office in Ankara.
The head of Deutsche Welle on Tuesday described the seizure of the tape of an interview with Turkish Youth and Sports Minister Akif Cagatay Kilic as a "blatant violation of press freedom".
The tape incident further adds to strains in ties between Germany and Turkey at a time when Chancellor Angela Merkel needs Ankara's help in managing Europe's migrant crisis. Her critics accuse Merkel of turning a blind eye to Turkey's human rights record to ensure Ankara's cooperation.
