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Turkey-Germany tensions rise, Berlin blocks sale of fighter jets
2025-04-21 14:52:29 / BOTA
In a move that has caused new tensions between Germany and Turkey, the German government has decided to block the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. The decision comes in response to the worsening political situation in Turkey, particularly due to the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, one of the most prominent critics of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Reports from German newspapers, including Handelsblatt, say the outgoing government led by the Social Democrats and the Greens has vetoed Ankara's request to buy the planes as an act of solidarity with Turkish democracy, which Berlin says is under threat. Imamoglu's conviction on corruption charges has been seen by the opposition as a political maneuver, reinforcing Germany's critical stance towards Turkey.
The sale of the Eurofighters had been a key point in previous talks between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Erdogan. However, recent developments appear to have blocked all efforts to advance the deal.
Meanwhile, Germany's decision has caused internal divisions in German politics, as Friedrich Merz's CDU Party has expressed support for the export of the aircraft, emphasizing the importance of this agreement for the European defense industry and for the strategic interests of the countries that co-produce the aircraft.
This situation is a serious blow for Turkey, especially at a time when it is trying to modernize its Air Force after being excluded from the US F-35 program due to the purchase of the S-400 system from Russia. In an attempt to compensate for the loss of American technology, Ankara has attempted to negotiate the purchase of Eurofighters as an alternative solution.
In addition, Turkey is intensifying the development of its national fighter, the Kaan, but analysts estimate that it will take several years to reach the technological capabilities of a Eurofighter. The export blockade from Germany may force Turkey to explore other alternatives, including opportunities with South Korean technology and collaborations with China.
This development risks complicating the already fragile relations between Turkey and the European Union and increasing tensions within NATO, where Turkey is a key ally on the alliance's southeastern flank. The issue of supplying weapons and military technology will continue to remain at the center of attention in relations between these two countries.
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