Ebubekir Kaynar, President of the European Tradesmen, Manufacturers and Döner Makers Association, criticized German Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir for claiming that döner kebab is a German dish. Kaynar argued that such statements are hostile towards Turkey and stressed that döner is a vital part of Turkish culture and culinary heritage. He also pointed out the economic impact of döner in Germany, including price increases since Özdemir's tenure. Kaynar called for unity among döner producers to defend Turkish culture and promote döner as a key element of Turkish cuisine.