Several groups of protestors marched against the defense agreement between Greece and France in Athens and Thessaloniki Tuesday, witnesses said. Protestors dissent the $2.9 billion agreement that includes the purchase of three frigates from France. Chanting with slogans of “Peace”, demonstrators argued the frigates are not priority for the country, instead, the budget should be allocated to other public sectors such as health and education. The deal will be a dangerous step for peace and will make the Greece an actor of tensions in the region, protestors added.
France and Greece have signed agreements in the fields of defense, foreign policy and armament. According to the agreement, in case of an attack by a third country, France and Greece will go to military cooperation. In addition, Greece will buy 3 Belharra frigates from France.