2024-01-10 13:24:24
The German government has approved arms deliveries to Saudi Arabia. Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit confirmed a report from “Spiegel” in Berlin on Wednesday that it was regarding the export of 150 IRIS-T air-to-air guided missiles. The former grand coalition suspended arms exports in 2018 because of Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the Yemen war and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
However, there were exceptions for some French companies that were allowed to deliver common goods with German components.
The news comes shortly following statements from the German government that Saudi Arabia can hope for the green light to supply Eurofighter fighter jets because of its rapprochement with Israel. Corresponding statements by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) have the backing of Olaf Scholz (SPD). In parts of her own party, however, Baerbock’s statements were less well received. Reference was made to the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia.
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