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Germany Moves to Sell Eurofighters to Türkiye Amid NATO Tensions

10/19/2025

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Germany is advancing negotiations to sell 24–40 Eurofighter jets to Türkiye, stressing NATO’s collective security despite Greek objections.
German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul described Türkiye as a strategic NATO partner crucial against Russia.
In Ankara, Wadephul and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed boosting Türkiye-EU ties, including visa liberalization and defense cooperation through the SAFE program.
Fidan reiterated Türkiye's commitment to Gaza aid and pursuing a two-state solution.

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Germany is advancing negotiations to sell 24–40 Eurofighter jets to Türkiye, stressing NATO’s collective security despite Greek objections.
German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul described Türkiye as a strategic NATO partner crucial against Russia.
In Ankara, Wadephul and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed boosting Türkiye-EU ties, including visa liberalization and defense cooperation through the SAFE program.
Fidan reiterated Türkiye's commitment to Gaza aid and pursuing a two-state solution.