Imamoglu Appeals to Germany: ‘Sell Eurofighter Jets to Turkey’

The German newspaper ‘Handelsblatt’ recently revealed that the sale of Eurofighter jets to Turkey has been blocked due to serious human rights violations, with the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu being a key factor. This move by Germany has sparked reactions in both Turkey and Greece. Despite his imprisonment, the former mayor of Istanbul has appealed to Berlin to proceed with the sale of the fighter jets. In a social media post, Imamoglu stated that the Turkish air force desperately needs these jets, which they have awaited for a long time. He urged the incoming German government to reconsider their decision, emphasizing that Turkey’s national interests surpass both Erdogan and himself. Imamoglu also predicted the end of Erdogan’s rule, suggesting that a new Turkish government would cooperate with the EU and allies like Germany, based on mutual interests and democratic principles. The article noted that Ankara is in advanced negotiations with Britain and Spain to purchase 40 Eurofighters, while Germany had initially opposed but seemed close to approving the deal.