In honor of Dr Bernhard Moltmann’s 70th birthday, PRIF is hosting a panel discussion on the topic of German arms exports policy.
Within the German arms exports policy, a paradigm change seems to be in the offing. At first, Minister for Economic Affairs Sigmar Gabriel promised to strictly execute the hitherto prevailing restrictive principles. But in October 2014, the German Federal Constitutional Court defined arms exports as a “core area of executive self-responsibility” and rejected a stronger involvement of the Parliament. Due to the call for greater international responsibility, Germany’s restraint is being under pressure – Berlin is supporting the Kurds against the advance of the Islamic State with weapons, Saudi-Arabia ought to be supported with armors.
Is there in fact a paradigm change in sight? If so, is it compatible with Germany’s responsibility for peace? To whom are weapons allowed to be exported?
Panel
Dr Kurt Braatz
Head of Strategy and Corporate Communications
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG., Munich
Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul
former Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Wiesbaden
Prof Dr Peter Scherle
Professor for ecclesiology and cybernetics, President of the theological Seminar Herborn of the Protestant church in Hesse und Nassau
Moderation: Dr Simone Wisotzki and Dr Bruno Schoch
15th Oktober 2015, 14:00–16:00
PRIF, 4th floor, conference room
Directions
After the discussion, Dr Bernhard Moltmann will have the opportunity for a quick statement. Afterwards, a birthday celebration will take place. As this event is a surprise for Bernhard Moltmann, discretion is being asked for. Please register until 11th October at hess@hsfk.de.