France Recalls Envoy After Turkey Scolds Macron Over Muslims

L: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presents statements following the Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex, in Ankara, on Oct. 5, 2020. (Adem Altan/AFP via Getty Images) R: French President Emmanuel Macron, wearing a face mask, looks on as he waits for the arrival of the Armenian President, ahead of their meeting at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on Oct. 22, 2020. Photo by Charles Platiau/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

ISTANBUL/PARIS—France recalled its ambassador on Saturday after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his counterpart Emmanuel Macron needed mental help over his attitude towards Muslims.

“Outrage and insult are not a method,” Macron’s office said.