In 2023, German arms exports hit a record high of over $12.6 billion, driven by exports to NATO, EU partners, and notably, Ukraine.
Max Mutschler from BICC criticized the German government for approving arms exports to "highly problematic countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar," stating this exacerbates instability.
Both major churches in Germany condemned the government's shift away from its previously strict arms export policy, particularly regarding states that received arms without historical precedent.
The data revealed significant increases in arms deliveries to Israel, marking a noteworthy shift in policy with exports reaching about ten times higher than previous years.
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