Germany Pressures Greece on Turkey's EU Defense Projects Involvement

berlin, athens - Recent reports suggest that Germany is pressuring Greece behind closed doors to include Turkey in EU defense projects and expand the Customs Union, in an effort to balance France's influence in European defense.

Germany Increases Pressure on Greece Regarding Turkey's EU Defense Involvement

Germany is reportedly intensifying efforts to include Turkey in EU defense projects and expand the Customs Union, leading to increased pressure on Greece, according to a recent analysis on the Greek defense portal Militaire.gr.

Behind Closed Doors Diplomacy

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reportedly took a tough stance in a recent meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Yorgo Yerapetritis in Athens, urging the removal of Greek vetoes blocking EU-Turkey relations.

Greece's Concerns and Risks

Greece's response to Germany's actions has been criticized for being too passive, with concerns raised about the implications of Ankara's purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon jets, co-produced by Germany.

The analysis also warns that Greece could become the 'weak link' in the strategic cooperation between the EU and Turkey, highlighting the potential risks for Athens if the ongoing issues with Turkey remain unresolved.