Italy’s PM brands Turkish president a ‘dictator’ as diplomatic row over chairs at meeting worsens |

Turkey has rejected claims it snubbed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen because she is a woman.

Footage went viral showing Ms von der Leyen being forced to stand while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and European Council President Charles Michel sat down, as only two chairs were laid out for the three leaders.

And the war of words with Europe has continued after Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi labelled Mr Erdogan a “dictator”.