EU, US call for calm in Turkey after coup | DW News

Read more: http://www.dw.com/en/merkel-warns-erdogan-that-death-penalty-in-no-way-in-line-with-eu-membership/a-19408703<br /><br />President Erdogan's response is causing consternation as concerns grow about his vow to 'wipe out' the plotter 'virus.' He's considering re-instating capital punishment but European leaders say that would kill Turkey's chances of joining the EU.