Equivocal formulations in the resolution of Bundestag (video)
Germany replied to Turkey, recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The developments in the interstate relations are political processes based on the interests of the particular state. In terms of this the adoption of this resolution wasn’t unexpected. “Germany, as a key player of the EU, tries to restrain and punish the current authorities of Turkey in the person of President Erdogan for speaking to Europe the so called aggressive language of ultimatums,” turkologist Levon Hovsepyan told “A1+”. According to the assessment of historian Armen Marukyan, we shouldn’t forget that Germany recognized the Armenian Genocide not based on humanitarian grounds, but taking into account the problems connected with refugees and determining visa regime with the EU. In connection with this Mr Marukyan said: “It comes to prove that last year Germany, in fact, gave a chance to Turkey and Prime Minister Erdogan so that it could solve these problems. But as the problem hadn’t been solved, on the 101st anniversary a decision was made to punish Turkey, which fails to fulfill its obligations, and this resolution has been adopted.” According to Armen Marukyan, there are equivocal formulations in the resolution, which has classic European style- equivocal standards and passive attitude. The idea of reviving Zurich protocols is raised, reconciliation of two peoples and the idea of Turkey’s apology runs like a red thread. “It seems that this resolution must result in recognition and apology. It turns out that there is nothing about compensation and concrete liability of Turkey, about eliminating or overcoming the consequences of this crime, and it is a resolution adopted by the state, which itself compensates for Jewish Holocaust and the process of that compensation continues in the financial form until today,” highlighted Mr Marukyan. Though it is considered that this resolution will not hold Turkey liable and will not have any legal consequences, it includes very important impulses. “When the legal phase of elimination of the consequences of the Armenian Genocide begins, the resolution adopted by Germany, as well as resolutions adopted by other countries will be the grounds based on which the proceedings will be underway in the courts,” noted turkologist Levon Hovsepyan. The latter also singles out a factor, for which the adoption of this resolution has been important: “In case of Germany the label ‘genocide’ and recognition was essential, taking into account several factors that German Empire was the main ally of the Ottoman Empire and that in its denial policy Turkey always rested upon Germany in this or that way, showing that Germany, key player during WWI, hadn’t recognized, and that issue was called into question. From time to time Turkey was making statements that the German archives should have been revealed, but at present all this arouses serious problems for Turkey,” he said. How will the adoption of this resolution influence the Turkish-German relations? According to Mr Hovsepyan, Turkey, nevertheless, will take some steps, but it doesn’t mean that it will result in the serious deterioration of the German-Turkish relations, as it will later arouse even more serious problems for Turkey. The specialists don’t consider it realistic that Germany will later put forward claims of compensation or liability, but they think that the example of Bundestag can be infectious for other countries. Watch also the video!
