Özlem Demirel: EU's Iran Stance and German Arms to Israel Criticized
In an interview with der Freitag, European Left Party MP Özlem Demirel criticizes the EU's handling of the Iran conflict and German weapons deliveries to Israel. She argues that the EU failed to take a clear position under international law at the start of the Iran war, and describes a growing militarization of EU policy. Demirel also discusses the future of the Left Party, its roots in the working class, pro-Palestinian demonstrations, and opposition to arms exports. The interview was conducted during an EU summit in Cyprus aimed at defining the bloc's course on the Iran conflict.
Key facts
- Özlem Demirel is a Left Party MP in the European Parliament.
- She criticizes the EU's initial lack of a clear international law position on the Iran war.
- Demirel describes a growing militarization of EU policy.
- She states that delivering weapons to Israel is not acceptable.
- The interview was published by der Freitag.
- The EU summit on the Iran conflict took place in Cyprus.
- Demirel addresses the Left Party's connection to the working class.
- She supports pro-Palestinian demonstrations and opposes arms deliveries.
Entities
Institutions
- European Union
- Left Party (Die Linke)
- European Parliament
- der Freitag
Locations
- Cyprus
- Iran
- Israel
- Germany
- Palestine