rest for German arms exports to Saudi Arabia. Is it the intention of the European partners, that should change quickly. However, the coalition in question is divided.
The Federal regieung wrestles the Export ban on military equipment to Saudi Arabia to a common Position. The Embargo regulation was due to expire next week, but is now extended to the information of the “mirror” again – two weeks. On German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Vice-Chancellor Olaf Scholz would have agreed. However, not only the CDU and the SPD are divided on this issue. There is also sharp criticism from France and the UK, because community projects are concerned.
The CDU leader calls for common export rules.
Now, the CDU has Boss Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer in the debate on. You spoke in favour of European defence partners to meet the strict German export rules. Kramp-Karrenbauer said the editor-in-network-Germany, if Germany was involved in a European or supra-national project, “then the partners must find a common set of rules. This may also mean that these projects are subject to the strict German rules.” Otherwise, there would be “such projects in the future without Germany”.
you are warned to arms exports in General. “Who (…) wants to prevent exports at any price, be honest and say that he wants this industry in Germany and it should not make over the way a rule of interpretation, which would have exactly this result.” And: “Then you should say that to the affected companies and workers face-to-face.”
the end of the embargo?
In the Union, there are Calls for an end to the Export embargo on Saudi Arabia. The SPD is opposed to a relaxation of the principle of strict German rules. Greens and the left party are calling on the government to regulate arms exports, and to make of the respect of human rights.
At a Meeting with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday Merkel had said, you strive for a solution with the European partners. Germany could not vote in favour of a European army, and then the partner countries, in armaments projects refuse dialogue. “Therefore, we will lead these conversations, and we will lead you also in the government,” she said.
Airbus is planning a plane without the German parts
The Saudi Arabia Embargo, in November, after the murder of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi had been imposed, ends in mid-March. Also the industry carries on in this issue. according to Reuters, the German-French aircraft manufacturer wants to remove in a first plane German parts. Specifically, it was a question of navigation lamps for the transport aircraft C-295.
Meanwhile, weapons systems and spare parts for Saudi Arabia to be blocked in the Billions. The French suppliers PME Nicolas therefore announced job cuts.
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