During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to Ankara, President Erdogan called for stronger defense cooperation and criticized Berlin’s stance on Israel’s actions in Gaza

Germany now supports Turkey’s participation in the EU’s SAFE defense program despite Greek objections.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s planned trip to Ankara marks a turning point in German-Turkish relations — and a deal for 40 Eurofighter jets, struck despite Greece’s fierce objections, could reshape the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean

According to the German Foreign Ministry, preparations are already underway for a German-Egyptian Conference on the Reconstruction of Gaza.

In a rare and pointed rebuke, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that he "no longer understands" the objectives behind the ongoing offensive.

Greek PM Mitsotakis the first foreign leader to meet with the newly sworn-in German Chancellor Merz in Berlin

Discussions are expected to extend to investments, bilateral trade, international developments, Europe's evolving geopolitical landscape, and migration policy.