Germans face Turkey ‘spy’ trial

‘Ridiculous’
The heads of the foundations, and their Turkish colleagues who are also accused, all deny the charges.
One described the case as ridiculous and said that the real aim was to slow the reform process in Turkey that is aimed at bringing the country’s political system up to the standards of EU members.
Others believe that anti-EU elements in Turkey are manipulating the case to sow hostility in Germany towards Turkey and its application to join the EU.
If that is the case, then it has already had some success.
The German Government has condemned the trial and called for it to be abandoned – something the Turkish Government says it does not have the power to do.
If they are found guilty, the accused could face prison sentences of 15 years.