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Felix Schmidt

Felix Schmidt

Istanbul

Felix Schmidt represents the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Turkey. He has also worked for the foundation in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, India and Germany.

Articles

‘The generals are calling the shots’

Syria, Libya, the Mediterranean and now the Caucasus — Turkey is involved in many hot spots. Felix Schmidt explains why

Global quarantine V

While the Czech Republic imposed strict measures, Turkey counts on donations and Tanzania on prayers against Covid-19

'The aura of invincibility is gone'

Felix Schmidt in Istanbul on the opposition's triumph, the split in Erdoğan's AKP and Turkey's political [...]

All bets are off

Felix Schmidt on the unpredictable presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey

EU "may well" put Turkey membership bid on hold

Turkey expert Felix Schmidt talks about how the country’s recent referendum will affect its relationship with the EU