Europe's new pact for the Mediterranean, its drone wall, and SAFE
Episode description
A few big headlines have come out of Brussels recently, including the presentation of the EU’s new "Pact for the Mediterranean", its executive body approving a 5-year defense road map that features plans for a “drone wall”, and the debate about Turkey’s participation in the SAFE program. Alexandra Voudouri, Kathimerini’s Brussels correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into these developments and what they mean for Greece and Cyprus.
You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:
EU presents new pact to reshape relations with Mediterranean countries
EU scramble for anti-Russia ‘drone wall’ hits political, technical hurdles
European Commission Unveils 'Drone Wall' Plans As Part Of 5-Year Defense Road Map
Wadephul: Turkey ‘must solve its problems in the region’
Newfound optimism for resumption of Cyprus talks
FM Gerapetritis hopeful for an agreement on Mt Sinai monastery