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Turkey Set to Miss Deadline for Inclusion in EU’s SAFE Defense Mechanism

Turkey will miss the deadline to join the EU’s €150 billion SAFE defense mechanism, as the European Commission says its application cannot be processed in time. Political resistance from Greece, Cyprus, and France further complicates Ankara’s bid, while UK negotiations collapsed over funding demands, leaving Canada as the only partner still in talks.

EU Pushes for Turkey’s Inclusion in SAFE Program

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is pressing Greece to allow Turkey’s participation in the EU’s €150 billion SAFE defense program as the November 30 deadline approaches. Greece insists Turkey must drop its Aegean territorial threats, but most EU nations, valuing Turkey’s military and industrial strength, support its inclusion despite mixed views on its Ukraine stance.

The Acropolis in Athens, a cornerstone of Greece’s cultural heritage, glows at sunset with ancient Parthenon columns

UK Foreign Office Updates Travel Advice for Spain, Greece, and Other Schengen Countries Ahead of New EU Entry/Exit System

The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advice for British travellers ahead of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) launching on October 12, 2025. The new system will affect 29 Schengen countries, including Spain, Greece, and France, requiring biometric registration to track visa-free stays.

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