German and French embassies halt registration at private schools in Turkey amidst diplomatic dispute over education controls
ANKARA — In a strong condemnation of recent laws and requirements imposed by Turkish authorities, the German and French embassies in Turkey have closed their private schools to Turkish citizens. This action comes in response to Ankara’s efforts to tighten control over foreign private schools. As a result, both embassies have stopped registering Turkish students and those with dual citizenship.
The Turkish Ministry of Education’s demands to dictate curricula and alter teaching staff at these foreign schools have sparked diplomatic protests. The embassies argue that these demands violate United Nations charters that ensure the independence of educational institutions.
The suspension of Turkish student registrations by the embassies has deprived many students of their right to education. In response, Turkish Minister of Education Yusuf Tekin accused France of adopting a colonial approach.
Following this diplomatic row, the German Ernst Reuter School announced the cessation of new registrations for Turkish students. This move has intensified the educational and political tensions between Turkey and the European nations involved.
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