Germany blocks Turkiye arms deal over arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu

According to a media report, the managing red-green minority government prevents the delivery of about three dozen Eurofighter fighter jets to Turkey. According to "Handelsblatt", the arrest of Turkish opposition leader Imamoglu is mentioned in German government circles as an important reason for the decision against the export permit.

The arrest of the Turkish opposition leader Imamoglu has political consequences: According to media reports, Germany is blocking the delivery of Eurofighters to Turkey – a clear signal to President Erdogan.

Erdogan has long wanted to modernise his air force with Eurofighters. The German government must also approve the export, which, according to a report, is putting the deal on hold for the time being.

The outgoing German government has reportedly suspended the delivery of around three dozen Eurofighter jets to Turkey, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported, citing “several sources familiar with confidential government discussions.” The detention of Turkish opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu is cited as a major reason for the decision.

According to leaks from German government circles, Berlin is strongly criticizing Erdogan - How is the Imamoglu issue involved?

Germany blocks Turkiye arms deal over arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu

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