Berlin Protest Highlights Global Support for Turkish Democracy Movement

Around 500 demonstrators gathered at Alexanderplatz to condemn Erdogan’s policies and the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

A demonstration in Berlin, organized by the 'Berliner Plattform für Demokratie in der Türkei,' drew approximately 500 participants to Alexanderplatz on April 13, 2025.
Protesters criticized the Turkish government’s anti-democratic actions and described the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as a coup against the opposition.
The protest follows Imamoglu’s March 19 arrest on charges of terrorism and corruption, which many view as politically motivated.
The arrest has sparked widespread unrest in Turkey, with hundreds of thousands protesting against President Erdogan’s administration.
The Berlin protest underscores international solidarity with Turkish democracy advocates and ongoing global criticism of Erdogan's policies.