Germany summoned Turkey’s ambassador in Berlin on Thursday in response to a controversial gesture made by Turkish soccer player Merih Demiral during a goal celebration at the European Championship. Demiral allegedly made an ultra-nationalist gesture, known as a ‘wolf salute,’ associated with the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Grey Wolves” during Turkey's match against Austria.
The German foreign ministry confirmed that the Turkish ambassador was summoned in Berlin, following Turkey's recall of the German ambassador in Ankara. Discussions regarding the incident took place between German representatives and the Turkish ambassador in Berlin.
