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Fighter jet export to Saudi Arabia: Federal government open to delivery

Germany agrees to export Eurofighter fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The country contributes to security in the region, says Foreign Minister Baerbock. Saudi Arabia will receive more Eurofighter jets, some of which will be built in Germany. The federal government is thus making a U-turn in its export policy. Great Britain, which produces the jets […]

Ampel is considering exporting Eurofighter to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles intended to attack Israel. And uses fighter jets that Germany is involved in producing. Is it possible to refuse the export of further aircraft? Because of its rapprochement with Israel, Saudi Arabia can hope for the federal government’s green light to supply Eurofighter fighter jets. Corresponding statements by Foreign Minister Annalena […]

Strack-Zimmermann on Eurofighters: Deliver Taurus to Ukraine

Foreign Minister Baerbock’s statement about a possible delivery of Eurofighter fighter jets to Saudi Arabia met with criticism – including within her own party. The chairwoman of the Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, reacted cautiously to the possible opening to supply Eurofighters to Saudi Arabia. “Anyone who exports the Eurofighter to Saudi Arabia must also immediately […]

Greens warn against deployment in the Yemen war

Federal Foreign Minister Baerbock has signaled the green light for the delivery of Eurofighters to Saudi Arabia. But your party warns against this step. The Federal Government’s new openness to Eurofighter deliveries to Saudi Arabia announced by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) has sparked sharp criticism within her own party. “The report is surprising,” said […]

More opportunities for aid deliveries to Gaza

Baerbock is visiting Israel for the fourth time since the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7th and is sending an unexpected signal towards Saudi Arabia. Three months after the start of the Gaza war, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on Israel to take more targeted action and enable more humanitarian aid in view of the […]

war | Orbán opposes aid to Ukraine

Day 657: Ukraine receives more Patriots from Germany. Hungary blocks further EU financial aid. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Orbán prevents EU financial aid for Ukraine 2:25 a.m.: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán prevented an agreement on new financial aid for Ukraine at the EU summit in […]

Close to the Ukraine war: Air force secures NATO’s southeastern flank

In Romania, drones used by Russia or the remains of them have landed on NATO territory several times. The alliance shows its colors, but escalation should be avoided. Four Eurofighters and a new defense system against drones for self-protection: The Air Force is involved in securing NATO’s southeastern flank with armed protection flights. The alliance […]

Scholz emphasizes the relevance of the talks with Turkey

On Friday evening, Chancellor Scholz and Turkish President Erdoğan made a statement in Berlin. Erdoğan wriggled out of an important question. In view of different views on the Middle East conflict, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) emphasized the importance of direct exchange with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “Mr President, it is no secret that we […]

Turkish President | Erdogan with Scholz: differences, but no scandal

Erdogan’s visit is dominated by the Gaza war and Erdogan’s attacks against Israel. The two openly display their different positions – but there are also common interests. At their meeting in Berlin, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan openly aired their differences regarding the Gaza war, but avoided a scandal. While Erdogan […]