Doskozil warns against creeping Islamization

Defense Minister Hans Peter Doskozil (SPÖ) is looking to the Balkans with concern for the current global political developments and sees the danger of a "creeping Islamization". "The weight of the EU in the Balkans is declining, while Turkey and Saudi Arabia, Arabia has its influence, "Doskozil says in an interview with the online- Edition of the German daily newspaper Die Welt. divide tweet

Especially in Kosovo, Albania and Serbia, Turkey has gained increasing influence. Against this backdrop, the Austrian Minister warns NATO not to allow more Turkish contingents in its Balkan missions. At the same time, Doskozil urges Germany and other military alliance members to intensify their engagement in the region. A Turkish overweight can not be in the interest of the Europeans. Turkey blocks Austrian NATO- cooperation

Austria itself is not NATO- Member, but within the framework of the partnership for peace hundreds of Bundesheersoldaten in Bosnia- Herzegovina and Kosovo. A dispute between Ankara and Vienna has recently flared up. In reaction to the critical attitude of the federal government to the policy of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turks are currently blocking the participation of Austria in partnership programs. According to "World", there are indications that Turkish soldiers could fill those gaps that would arise in the event of a larger departure from the Austrians. Ein Bundesheer-Soldat im Rahmen der KFOR-Mission (Bild: Christoph Matzl) A Bundesheer soldier within the framework of the KFOR mission Photo: Christoph Matzl

In addition to Saudi- Arabia as a large investor in Bosnia- Herzegovina, Albania and Kosovo. Thus Ankara tries with generous financial aid in the renovation of mosques, which during the wars in the 90s, Years to conquer the hearts of the Muslim population. In Kosovo, Turkish companies are strongly represented, especially in the food sector, road construction and the energy sector. Russia and Turkey are more important partners than the EU

These Turkish efforts are being driven by the failed EU- Policy in the Balkans. While Brussels is also attracting billions to the region, Russia and Turkey are seen as more important partners in the region's development. "The Balkans no longer listens to Brussels," wrote the Russian news portal "Sputnik" recently.

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