BSW Inquiries About Government Contacts with Arms Industry
Berlin, January 3, 2025 (hib) – The German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BW), together with the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), has submitted a minor question to the federal government regarding contacts between German government officials and representatives of the arms industry.
The inquiry specifically asks about the number of meetings between government representatives and arms industry representatives in the past five years, which companies were involved, and what topics were discussed. The BSW also wants to know whether the government has taken any measures to ensure transparency in the awarding of defense contracts.
The inquiry follows reports that government officials have been meeting with arms industry representatives behind closed doors to discuss defense procurement decisions. These reports have raised concerns about a lack of transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
The BSW is calling on the government to be more transparent about its dealings with the arms industry. The association argues that the public has a right to know about the decisions that are being made about how taxpayers’ money is being spent on defense.
The DIHK has also expressed support for the BSW’s inquiry. The DIHK argues that the government must be open and transparent about its interactions with the arms industry. The DIHK believes that this will help to ensure public trust in the government and its defense procurement decisions.
The government has not yet responded to the BSW’s inquiry. However, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense has said that the government is committed to transparency in its defense procurement decisions. The spokesperson said that the government will provide the BSW with the information that it has requested.
The BSW’s inquiry is likely to put pressure on the government to be more transparent about its dealings with the arms industry. The inquiry is also likely to raise public awareness about the issue of transparency in defense procurement.
BSW fragt nach Regierungskontakten zur Rüstungsindustrie
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