Sebastian Schäffer on transparency in German defence procurement

Sebastian Schäffer commented on growing concerns about transparency and political influence in Germany’s defense procurement for the Researchers & Reporters Network (RRN). He highlighted the contradiction between booming defence exports and increasingly opaque, fast‑tracked procurement decisions, warning that weakened democratic oversight risks undermining public trust and creating space for lobbying and disinformation. 

Read the full interview here: https://rrn.com.tr/en/transparency-must-be-ensured-in-defense-procurement/

Read the Turkish version here: https://rrn.com.tr/savunma-alimlarinda-seffaflik-saglanmali/

This interview was also referenced by Turkish news outlets BirGün and Ege’ye Dair.