The Bundestag members faced disappointment from the Foreign Ministry due to imposed travel restrictions.
With the World Climate Conference in Baku approaching swiftly, Germany and Azerbaijan are locked in diplomatic strife. The German administration had taken issue with Azerbaijan's decision to deny entry to four members of the Bundestag. As stated by a spokesperson from the German Foreign Office, this action contradicts Azerbaijan's obligations within the Council of Europe.
Joining forces with 14 other affected nations, Germany submitted a collective statement in Strasbourg, advocating for the reversal of this decision. Previously, the Funke Media Group's publications had reported on the German Foreign Office's criticism.
The Council of Europe, operating independently from the EU, functions alongside its court to safeguard human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. With 46 member countries, it encompasses essential states such as the UK, Turkey, as well as all 27 EU countries. Its jurisdiction extends to 680 million people, from Greenland to Azerbaijan.
The South Caucasus nation slapped entry bans on four German parliamentarians due to allegations of human rights abuses brought forth by the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly. According to the Funke media outlets, the affected German MPs include Frank Schwabe and Heike Engelhardt (both SPD), Andrej Hunko (BSW), and Max Lucks (Greens). Furthermore, 72 other Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly members faced similar treatment. The World Climate Conference is scheduled to take place in Baku from November 11 to 22.
The Situation in the German Foreign Office led them to express concern over Azerbaijan's actions in their Office's statements. despite the upcoming Office-related event in Baku, the tensions between Germany and Azerbaijan continue to persist in their respective Offices.
