In a notable policy shift, Germany has authorized its largest arms exports to Turkey since 2006, totaling €230.8 million this year. Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the sales, emphasizing Turkey’s NATO membership. Despite longstanding criticism regarding Turkey’s human rights record and its foreign policy, the German government, led by Economy Minister Robert Habeck, has begun to lift restrictions on military exports, approving various advanced weaponry including torpedoes and missiles. The decision has drawn backlash from opposition figures who cite Turkey’s ongoing military actions in neighboring regions as a concern.