Cem Özdemir, Germany's Federal Minister, has faced significant threats from Turkish nationalists since supporting the 2016 Armenia Resolution, which recognized the Armenian massacre as genocide.

This decision has drastically altered his life, forcing him to avoid certain areas in Berlin and refrain from visiting his family in Turkey.

Özdemir and his children have taken self-defense classes to ensure their safety.

He criticized German security agencies for their delayed response to these threats, which only improved after intervention from a high-ranking official.

Despite these challenges, Özdemir continues his political career and plans to run as a leading candidate in the 2026 Baden-Württemberg state elections.