Tag: Weapons exports
Aiding and abetting genocide: International Court of Justice rejects urgent application against Germany – politics
There is no urgent suspicion that Germany is violating international law by supplying arms to Israel. The International Court of Justice in The Hague decided this on Tuesday, rejecting an…
International Court of Justice rejects urgent application against Germany – politics
Germany is not suspected of violating international law through its arms deliveries to Israel. In particular, there is no suspicion of complicity in genocide. The International Court of Justice in…
War in Ukraine: Germany gives "patriot"system
The Bundeswehr only has ten of the missile defense systems left – but after loud calls for help from Kiev, they are turning to their own reserves. And the Chancellor…
“Taurus” debate: Germany is embarrassing itself – opinion
The German debate about the cruise missile is similar to the goings-on at a fair. Jostling overshadows factual questions, confidential information is spread over loudspeakers. That only makes one happy.…
Foreign policy and Ukraine: Annalena Baerbock receives David Cameron in Berlin – Politics
Annalena Baerbock travels to Paris, receives the British David Cameron and tries to achieve at foreign minister level what the heads of government are currently failing to do. Federal Foreign…
Taurus: Just don’t lose control – politics
The Chancellor justified his rejection of “Taurus” deliveries to Ukraine by saying that their use would not be possible without the help of German soldiers. Did he mislead the public?…
Taurus delivery to Ukraine: showdown on the issue of arms deliveries – politics
Volodimir Zelenskiy did not use the T-word at the Munich Security Conference at the weekend. The Ukrainian president only said that his country did not have “long-range weapons.” The most…
New Rheinmetall plant: upgrading becomes a top priority
The Chancellor and Denmark’s Prime Minister break ground for a new ammunition factory. It’s a signal to Russia – and its allies. source site
IPO at Renk: closing ranks in the arms industry – economy
An old stock market adage says: If a gold rush comes, don’t start digging, but invest in shovels. Your current version has a slightly darker tone: If crises and wars…
SIPRI report for 2022: Fewer arms sales despite high demand
As of: December 4th, 2023 12:01 a.m Russia’s war against Ukraine, fighting in the Middle East and countless geopolitical conflicts: the demand for weapons is high. According to the SIPRI…