The Democratic Alliance for Diversity and Awakening (German: Demokratische Allianz für Vielfalt und Aufbruch, DAVA) is a German political party that declares as its goal the protection of Muslim national minorities in Germany.[2] The party has been criticized for its close ties to the Turkish government and its ruling party,[3][4] with some media calling it the "Erdoğan Party".[5][6]
Democratic Alliance for Diversity and Awakening Demokratische Allianz für Vielfalt und Aufbruch | |
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| Abbreviation | DAVA |
| Leader | Teyfik Ozcan |
| Founded | 16 January 2024[1] |
| Ideology | Minority rights (Muslim, Turkish) Political Islam (alleged) Erdoğanism (alleged) |
| Colours | Teal |
| Website | |
| https://dava-eu.org/ | |
Ideology
editAccording to the party's founding declaration, DAVA demands that people of foreign origin be given full rights, pointing out that very often "when looking for apartments or jobs, as well as in many everyday situations, such as dealing with authorities, they feel that they are not accepted as full rights members of European society." The party also aims to tackle child poverty and old age problems, demanding more social benefits and calling for a "pragmatic and non-ideological refugee policy."[2]
History
editThe party was introduced in January 2024, declaring its intention to participate in the European Parliament elections in June. The leadership of the DAVA party, led by journalist Teyfik Ozcan, also includes lawyer Fatih Zingal, Dr. Ali Ihsan Unlu, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; and Dr. Mustafa Yoldas.[7]
Criticism
editThe German newspaper Bild criticized the DAVA party, calling it Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Islamist lever of influence in German politics.[3] It is known that all members of the DAVA party leadership were members of the Justice and Development Party or its subsidiaries.[3]
Election results
editEuropean Parliament
edit| Election | List leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | EP Group |
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| 2024 | Fatih Zingal | 148,724 | 0.37 (#19) | 0 / 96
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New | – |
See also
edit- Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs
- Alliance of German Democrats
- Alliance for Innovation and Justice
- DENK, a similar party in the Netherlands
- Long arm of Ankara
References
edit- ^ https://www.facebook.com/teyfik.oezcan/posts/pfbid09AHZt349gFNjdMRz64X2AdutXENJNBkudZAHUEZjK5fZg6do2enRqpo3h9M2u4CPl?locale=de_DE Pressemitteilung DAVA – Demokratische Allianz für Vielfalt und Aufbruch
- ^ a b Nina. "BILD: Erdogan's party establishes a German branch, with the aim of participating in the European elections". News Bulletin 247. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ a b c Steffen, Tilman (2024-01-28). "Dava: CDU warnt vor Erdoğans neuer Partei in Deutschland". Die Zeit (in German). ISSN 0044-2070. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "German-based allies of Turkish president launch new party". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Mit diesen Kandidaten will die Erdoğan-Partei in Deutschland zur Europawahl antreten". www.t-online.de (in German). 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Erdogan-nahe Partei will bei Europawahl in Deutschland antreten". kurier.at (in German). 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Turks in Germany establish DAVA party for 2024 EU elections - Turkiye Newspaper". Türkiye Newspaper (in Turkish). 17 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
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