Germany, Italy and Spain are the EU’s three member states that put the brakes on any harsh measure in opposition to Turkey to be taken, International Minister Nikos Christodoulides stated on Monday.
In a price range debate earlier than the Home Finance Committee, the International Minister additionally stated that the Spanish Prime Minister’s newest go to to Ankara proves the robust monetary ties between the 2 nations.
“The EU shouldn’t be a society of Angels, the member states go to Brussels to primarily serve their very own pursuits,” he stated.
“These three EU states are very properly often called regards their stand on Turkey and the actual fact that, nearly at all times, once we are at a degree the place critical measures in opposition to Turkey are to be taken, they put the brakes on them,” he added.
The Minister additionally stated the three member states react – not as a result of they’re fascinated with Turkey – however as a result of they serve their very own pursuits in relation to the unruly nation.
And he added that when there’s a sizeable market throughout known as Turkey and perhaps navy or different points are involved, then sure, Spain and never solely, takes that under consideration.
“Maybe we, too, would have taken them under consideration if we’re in Spain’s place,” he additionally stated.