Turks’ angry reaction shows how important the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Germany is, even 101 years later, said Antonia Arslan, an Italian writer of an Armenian, the author of The Lark Farm, in her interview with Corriere della.

How important is  the decision of Bundestag a century later?

The European Parliament has acknowledged for three times that Turkey should not become an EU member without recognizing the Armenian Genocide. However, a considerable importance may acquire the decisions of both the European Commission and the national parliaments, especially that of Berlin’s, since Germany was previously an ally of the Ottoman Empire, then has become Turkey’s ally. In 1914, waging a war, the German Reich signed trade agreements and sent troops to reorganize the Ottoman Empire. German workers began building Berlin-Baghdad road. They became horrified with what they had seen and began rescuing Armenians, introducing them as their friends.

Isn’t that recognition only formal?

Of course , it is formal. However, the angry reaction of Turkey shows how important it is. It's a strong signal. 98% of historians agree on it, based on Henry Morgenthau’s, the American ambassador to Constantinople of ՝ 1913-16 , diaries , testimonies of Jews who were anxiously watching the events , fearing that the same thing could have happen to them .