EC sets deadline for resolution of Turkey-Germany doner kebab dispute

The European Commission has given Turkey and Germany a six-month deadline to reach a consensus on the recipe and ownership of the doner kebab. Originally introduced in Europe by Turkish migrant workers in the 1970s, this fast food has become deeply rooted in German culture. However, a dispute has emerged between Germany and Turkey over the recipe and production techniques, with Turkey seeking to protect the doner kebab as a traditional Turkish dish. The outcome of this dispute could significantly impact the sales of doner kebab in Europe, especially in Germany, where it is as popular as traditional German dishes.

The European Commission has given Turkey and Germany six months to come to a compromise on the recipe for the popular fast food, doner kebab, and whose national dish it is. This is reported by The Economist. Doner kebab is officially considered to be a part of Turkish national cuisine. It was brought to the European country by Turkish migrant workers in the 1970s. Doner kebab is considered to be the closest relative of shawarma - a flatbread with meat fillet and vegetables. However, migrants have improved their recipe. The Turks themselves serve this fast food in pita bread like shawarma or on a bed of rice, and add French fries, tomatoes and hot peppers to the composition. Some chefs also use processed cheese. In this case, such a kebab is prepared on a vertical spit. The European version is served in pita bread, contains cabbage or salad and is topped with several types of sauces. The Turkish dish has become popular with the Germans, becoming no less popular than traditional ...