La Grecia riafferma la posizione sulla partecipazione della Turchia al programma EU SAFE
https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1283891/greece-reaffirms-veto-on-turkeys-participation-in-eu-safe-program/
di Axmouth
La Grecia riafferma la posizione sulla partecipazione della Turchia al programma EU SAFE
https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1283891/greece-reaffirms-veto-on-turkeys-participation-in-eu-safe-program/
di Axmouth
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> Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lana Zochiou reaffirmed Greece’s position that it will veto Turkey’s participation in the EU’s SAFE program unless Ankara withdraws its casus belli (cause of war) declaration.
> “Nothing has changed regarding our stance on SAFE. For the accession of a third country, the signing of a bilateral agreement is required,” said Zochiou during the regular press briefing.
> “As long as the casus belli remains, Greece will not accept Turkey’s participation in SAFE. The lifting of the casus belli is a necessary condition for the discussion to begin,” she added.
> The casus belli was declared by Turkey’s parliament in 1995 in response to a potential Greek expansion of its territorial waters.
> However, Zochiou noted that relations between Greece and Turkey have not been ruptured, nor has communication ceased. “We communicate in a structured manner: through political dialogue, the positive agenda, and confidence-building measures,” she said.
> Zochiou’s statements come at a time when reports suggest that the EU is exerting pressure on Greece to accept Turkey’s participation in the program.
> The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, with a total budget of €150 billion, aims to strengthen the European Union’s defense capabilities by supporting member states in the procurement and production of defense equipment through low-interest loans.
> The initiative offers a ten-year grace period for loan repayment, competitive interest rates, and the possibility of bilateral agreements with third countries to expand participation.
More than justified imo. Greece would be stupid to do otherwise considering Turkey keeps their international rights hostage behind the threat to war.
It’s difficult to argue with the Greeks on this, with the Turks having a parliamentary vote on a casus belli. In all fairness, the two should try to come to some sort of arrangement on the Aegean. There are maritime laws on maritime borders, and outside mediation can be sought.
If it goes like this, all members (except Greece and France) can reduce their expected contribution to that 150 billion €, reduce it to 75 billion and create an alternative fund that allows Turkey, UK, Korea, Japan etc as well. Greece and France are not really the main contributors for the fund, after all.
As they should.
Recently there was a post here about airspace violations in Europe. Greece reported lots of airspace violations. Some well-meaning redditors asked about airspace violations of Turkey by Greece, because surely the Greeks must shoulder some responsibility.
Another post is promptly made about two Greek F-16s flying over Turkish land. Except it was a Greek island, which the Turkish article referred to as “occupied” and “disputed.” Pathetic. Mind you, Kastellorizo is not disputed by anyone with half a brain and is EU territory. Fortunately the post was removed.