with Harald Hellstern
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
How are decisions on arms exports from Germany made?
Who is responsible?
In this interactive simulation game on arms export control, participants take on different roles and experience first-hand how complex and conflict-ridden arms export licensing procedures are.
The starting point is a fictitious application for an arms export license, as is regularly submitted in a similar form in Germany. After a brief introduction to the legal and political framework of German arms exports, participants take on roles from the arms industry, politics and the peace movement.
The other participants act as a jury: they listen to arguments, ask questions, weigh up interests – and ultimately make the decision themselves as to whether the export license is granted or not.
The workshop enables an intensive examination of:
- the political and ethical dimensions of arms exports
- the legal basis of German arms export policy
- the scope for action of politics, business and civil society
👉 An interactive format for anyone who not only wants to criticize arms exports, but also wants to understand them.
Note: This workshop will be held in German only.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 noon | Salesianum, St.-Wolfgangs-Platz 11, Munich
