French-German Tension May Create Deep Divisions in Europe
n recent weeks some controversial issues arose among two powerful European partners, France and Germany.
Europe’s Response to Turkey’s Military Operation is Less About Security and More About Prejudice
peration Peace Spring launched by Turkey last month with the aim of securing its border with Syria against the threat posed by terrorist organizations such as the YPG and Daesh aroused very strong reactions in the international community, and especially within the European Union.
European Daesh Fighters: A Nightmare Knocking on the EU’s Door
The governments and their intelligence agencies, especially European states, wanted their problems to be exported to Syria.
Europe owes Turkey for its Security, it is time the EU takes Negotiations Seriously
Among these, the European Union is the most important.
How Conflicts between CENTCOM and EUCOM threaten the Turkey-US Safe Zone Deal
However, remarks by Turkish President Erdogan, and the visible differences between the United States European Command (EUCOM) and the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) are strong indicators that the entire enterprise might fail.
An Alternative Vendor for Turkey’s Missile Defense: Eurosam’s SAMP/T
The other supplier parties represented in the bid were China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC) which submitted an offer for its “HQ-9” series of the “FD-2000” system and Italian-French consortium “Eurosam” offering the “SAMP/T” system that uses Aster 30 Block 1 missiles.
Eastern Mediterranean: A New Impasse for Turkey-EU Relations?
lmost as a historical coincidence, on the third anniversary of the 2016 failed coup attempt, the European Union has placed serious sanctions on Turkey.
Who is Ursula von der Leyen, the new European Commission President?
rsula von der Leyen served as the German Defense Minister from 2013-2019, before she resigned to take the EU’s top job.
European Neo-Nazis have Missiles. What’s Next?
Moreover, the police stated that the investigation is not yet conclusive or over – more raids and arrests could be carried out across Italy and possibly in other European countries too.
A Franco-German Compromise: The Appointment of Top Management in the EU
fter days of negotiations, an agreement was finally reached on the appointment of the top management within the major European institutions.
Is Drowning Immigrants the EU’s New Strategy?
No port on mainland Europe will accept your boat.
EU-Turkey Accession Negotiations Backsliding?
The Turkish government’s repeated commitment to the objective of EU accession has not been matched by corresponding measures and reforms since then, and the EU’s serious concerns on continued negative developments in rule of law, fundamental rights and the Judiciary have not been addressed.
The Ibiza Scandal in Austria: A Political Design in Europe?
So, it cannot be reduced to a victory of the free media, as falsely preached nowadays by most of the leftist-liberal media in Europe.
Will the Far-Right Lead Europe?
eading towards the May 26 European elections, a new wind is blowing over the Old Continent.
Is it Possible to Stop the Far-Right in Europe?
Although this news did not receive much attention among the public and political platforms in Germany, it might be important to stress the continuing danger of such developments, particularly right before the EU elections to be held on 23-26 May, 2019.
Turkey’s CHP is Reminiscent of the Far-Right in Europe
Despite several confusing trends, it is weird that Turkey’s main center-left political party, namely the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), regularly address Syrian refugees in a discriminatory tone – similar to that of European far-right circles.
The Resettlement of Refugees: A Test for European Values
he refugee crisis that reached its peak in 2015 was recorded as a serious test for both Europe and the rest of the world.
Will Turkey Launch a New Operation in the East of the Euphrates?
ince the declaration of the ‘imminent’ military operation by President Erdogan in the east of the Euphrates and the U.
The European Parliament Seeks the Medieval Age in Hagia Sophia
ately, the European Parliament went back to the Medieval Age! In the vote to suspend Turkey’s EU membership negotiations, members of the European Parliament, who secure the far-right and far-left seats in the upcoming parliamentary elections in May 2019 demanded a peculiar amendment regarding Hagia Sophia.
The Link Between Brexit and Turkey’s Dashed Hopes of Being an EU Member
urks must have been following the beleaguered negotiations between the EU and the UK for the last two years with some interest.
