Erdogan setting back integration in Germany by years - Schaeuble


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  • Sunday, 26 Mar 2017

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman

BERLIN (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who accuses Chancellor Angela Merkel of using "Nazi methods" against Turks in Germany, is setting back their integration by years, Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has said.

Berlin is growing increasingly frustrated about Erdogan repeatedly accusing it of applying "Nazi methods" by banning rallies aimed at drumming up support among Turks in Germany for a referendum that would strengthen the power of his presidency.

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