Arms trade
PRESS RELEASE: Wake-up call for Europe "Don’t give money to arms dealers" Dozens of citizens are trying to enter the European Parliament building today. With alarm clocks, bells and sirens they tried to wake up the Members of the European Parliament. “We don’t want any public money going to the arms industry”, says one of the activists. “The EU is only following the agenda of the big defence companies who have no interest in a peacefull sollution for conflicts . It is time our representatives listen to European citizens instead of heeding the interests of the arms industry.” |
How the arms lobby is hijacking Europe’s defence policy This report documents the symbiotic relationship between the arms industry and the EU institutions and the effect of this relationship on the creation of a European Defence Fund. [Lees verder] |
How the arms industry is staging a European coup The EU is increasingly taking a pro-military stance, as the arms lobby exercises more influence. The election of Antoni Tajani last week as European Parliament president means the arms industry’s influence will grow further in the coming years, warns Bram Vranken. [Lees verder] |
Why you should come to Brussels the 10th of November The 10th of November arms dealers, lobbyists from the arms industry and policy makers will meet at the annual conference of the European Defence Agency. It’s one of those exemplary events which drives the creation of a military Europe and support for the arms industry. Vredesactie may not be invited, but we will be attending the event all the same. We hope you will be there as well! [Lees verder] |
Arms dealers not welcome in Brussels DAY OF ACTION - On November 10th, arms dealers and politicians meet behind closed doors in Brussels. [Lees verder] |
Activists on roof of arms factory "stop arming Saudi Arabia" Peace activists are taking action at the arms company Advionics in Oostkamp (Belgium). This morning they climbed up on the roof of the company, put up banners and set up their tents. With their action they denounce the export of arms to Saudi Arabia. They demand that the Flemish government fixes the loopholes in the Flemish arms export laws. [Lees verder] |
Peace activists close down office of weapon lobby group The office of the weapon lobby group AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) was closed down today by peace activists. About twenty activists handed over letters of dismissal to the employees and took over the office. |