Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke of a "strong bond" between Germany and Turkey. He also congratulated Erdogan on his re-election.
Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu indirectly conceded defeat. Today also marks the anniversary of the anti-government Gezi protests of 2013.Around 61 million people were called to vote in Turkey. Eligible voters in Germany and other countries have already voted. It is of strategic importance for both the EU and Turkey to "advance these relations for the benefit of our peoples", says EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.