Turkey: The President of the European Tradesmen's Association reacts to the German Minister of Food and Agriculture over döner kebab

Ebubekir Kaynar, President of the European Tradesmen, Manufacturers and Döner Makers Association, criticized German Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir for claiming that döner kebab is a German dish. Kaynar argued that such statements are hostile towards Turkey and stressed that döner is a vital part of Turkish culture and culinary heritage. He also pointed out the economic impact of döner in Germany, including price increases since Özdemir's tenure. Kaynar called for unity among döner producers to defend Turkish culture and promote döner as a key element of Turkish cuisine.

Ebubekir Kaynar, President of the European Tradesmen, Manufacturers and Döner Makers Association, reacted harshly to the latest statements made by the German Minister of Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, regarding döner kebab. Kaynar described Özdemir's claim that döner kebab is a German dish as hostility towards Turkey and criticized Özdemir's statements. Ebubekir Kaynar said the following in his statement: "Cem Özdemir, who claimed that döner belonged to Germany while introducing Turkish döner in 2008, acts as if he had Alzheimer's. Such statements are an indication that he is the tool of others. Turkish döner belongs to Turkey all over the world." "It is known as a delicacy and doner making has become an important profession. To say that doner belongs to Germany is nothing but stupidity." Kaynar claimed that Özdemir made this statement in order to come to the agenda and show his hostility towards Turks. "Such claims are merely deliberate attempts to harm Turkey and belittle ...