Germany says EU’s new defense programs should include geostrategic partner Türkiye
Germany has called for Türkiye to be included in the European Union’s emerging defense initiatives, arguing that the country’s strategic importance and long-standing role within NATO make its participation essential.
At a joint press conference in Berlin on Friday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized that Türkiye is a “geostrategic partner” whose cooperation is critical for regional and European security. He noted that Berlin aims to “open a new page” in relations with Ankara.
Wadephul specifically advocated for Türkiye’s participation in the EU’s new SAFE defense program — a €150 billion joint procurement initiative intended to strengthen Europe’s military capabilities. “I strongly believe the EU’s SAFE program must be opened to Türkiye and the United Kingdom, both key NATO partners,” he said.
He added that discussions on the matter are progressing constructively and underlined Türkiye’s consistent reliability as a NATO ally. Strengthening cooperation with Ankara, he said, is central to Germany’s aim of elevating bilateral ties, particularly in the field of security.
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