Title: FDP Questions Arms Export Control Act
Source: hib (Kurzmeldungen)
Article:
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the German government’s Arms Export Control Act. In a series of questions submitted to the Bundestag, the FDP has asked the government to provide information on the number of arms export applications approved, denied, and pending review.
The party’s inquiry comes amid growing scrutiny of Germany’s arms export policies, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Yemen. Critics have accused the government of approving arms exports to countries involved in human rights violations and armed conflicts.
In its questions, the FDP has asked the government to provide data on the following:
- The number of arms export applications received by the Federal Security Council (Bundessicherheitsrat, BSR) in the past five years
- The number of applications that were approved, denied, or withdrawn
- The destination countries for the approved exports
- The types of weapons and military equipment authorized for export
The FDP has also requested a detailed breakdown of the decision-making process for arms export applications. The party wants to know the criteria used by the BSR to evaluate requests and the role played by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) in the approval process.
The FDP’s inquiry reflects the growing concern among German lawmakers and the public about the country’s arms export policies. The party argues that the government needs to provide greater transparency and accountability in this area to ensure that arms are not exported to countries where they could be used for human rights abuses or contribute to armed conflicts.
The government has yet to respond to the FDP’s questions. However, the issue of arms export control is expected to be a major topic of debate in the Bundestag in the coming months.
FDP fragt nach Rüstungsexportkontrollgesetz
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