The German Bundestag has unanimously adopted the Resolution on the Armenian Genocide sponsored by the Christian Democratic Union/ Christian Social Union without discussion. As reported by the Zaman Turkish newspaper, the document is titled Commemoration of Victims and Deportation of Armenians in 1915: Germany has to participate in reconciliation of Armenians and Turks. The newspaper notes that in spite the document adopted by the Bundestag does not directly mention recognition of the Armenian Genocide, it notes that «many independent historians, as well as parliaments of many countries and international organizations call events of 1915 a genocide.» As reported by RFE/RL, the resolution language uses the word «genocide» only once. Ashot Manucharyan, a journalist residing in Germany, called the document «a statement of cravens.» «The German know well there was a genocide, their archives are full of documents confirming this fact,» Ashot Manucharyan remarked. In his opinion, however «it is better than nothing.» The Resolution notes that the German Government has to urge Turkey «to investigate the Genocide and stimulate reconciliation with Armenians.» «The Parliament is sure there is need for a fair historical investigation, which is the most important basis for reconciliation,» the Resolution notes. The Resolution recommends forming a commission composed of Turkish, Armenian and foreign historians to study the events taken place in early 20th century. Besides, the document notes that the Turkish authorities «suppress attempts of discussion of the topic in the country.» It should be noted that the MPs urged the German Foreign Ministry to open archives referring to the period.
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