Founded in 1984, the European Network Against Arms Trade involves groups & citizens who see the arms trade as a threat to peace, security and development

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Two fact-sheets on the current and next EU budgetary cycles, done by Mark Akkerman (Stop Wapenhandel, stopwapenhandel.org) and which are really great and useful. tni.org/en/publication/eu-mi… tni.org/en/publication/milit…
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“Security for Whom?” Civil society organisations from across the spectrum urge EU decision-makers to reject the military budget surge and invest in human security instead. Introduction to Open Letter initiated by TNI, ENAAT, Stop ReArm Europe. tni.org/en/open-letter/secur…
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“A militarised garden: Breaking the consensus on EU funding for rearmament” 📢 June 9 Webinar, 6pm CEST, with @_ENAAT, Stop ReArm Europe & @CentreDelas, to discuss EU funding for arms with members of the EU Parliament. Registrations: forms.komun.org/eu-peace-day…
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On 14 June at 15:00 CEST, we're joining this demonstration in Brussels, in front of the institutions driving Europe’s rearmament. We'll also take part in the SRE assembly to strategize the next steps of a Europe-wide mobilisation against the ReArm agenda. stoprearm.org/welfare-not-wa…
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IA militaire : "des ONG appellent à un large débat démocratique sur des technologies « aux enjeux majeurs pour les civils sur les champs de bataille, et qui peuvent et se retourner contre les citoyens dans le cadre de manifestations », rappelle @obsarm" lemonde.fr/idees/article/202…
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Join our #GDAMS Launch Event on Zoom on April 9 (13:00 CEST) to learn, connect, and take action. We'll present our toolkit, where you'll find dozens of inspiring actions and resources. Registrations: forms.komun.org/gdams---info…
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British companies and investors are profiting from gold mining, gas extraction and palm oil plantations in West Papua, while the British government supports the Indonesian military through arms exports and training. eastasiaforum.org/2026/04/02…
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Swedish arms exports to Turkey more than doubled in 2025 from a year earlier, Swedish media reported on Thursday, indicating a shift in bilateral ties since Stockholm joined NATO in March 2024 after Turkey dropped its objections to Swedish membership.turkishminute.com/2026/04/02…
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(3/3) And more, EIB loans to arms companies have to be repaid with interest. 💸 That only works if the investment is profitable. Arms investments are only profitable if weapons get sold, used, and renewed. 💥🧨‼️ Public climate finance now has a financial stake in the arms trade continuing. Read more👇 counter-balance.org/news/fro…
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(1/3)💸💣 Defence spending is having its moment. In the EU, military budgets are growing fast and with little public debate about where the money comes from or what it funds. The @EIB Group is playing its part. 🧵👇
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Unconscionable to see @EU_Commission & @EUDefenceAgency as partners of BEDEX Arms Fair taking place now in Brussels, alongside main sponsor @LockheedMartin which proudly contributes to Israel's arms industry w/ fighter jets used for deadly military operations in the Gaza Strip.
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HEAR HEAR EU must decide whether the rules-based international order “is more a help or a hindrance to our credibility as a geopolitical actor”, Von der Leyen said. The strongest sign yet that EU might break from decades of rigid adherence to global norms. scmp.com/news/china/diplomac…
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ENAAT retweeted
For the first time in two decades, the largest share of 🇺🇸 US arms exports went to Europe in 2021–25 (38%). Read the press release ➡️ bit.ly/4laXOnH #ArmsTransfers #GlobalArmsTrade #ArmsData #SIPRIData #Peace @wgeary @hrw @UN_Disarmament @UNIDIR @controlarms @CAATuk @_ENAAT @johnnywharris Note: The boundaries used in this map do not imply any endorsement or acceptance by SIPRI. Data refers to transfers of major arms during the five-year period 2021–25. Sources: SIPRI Arms Transfers Database, Mar. 2026. doi.org/10.55163/SAFC1241; and George, M., Djokic, K., Hussain, Z. et al., ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025’, SIPRI Fact Sheet, Mar. 2026. doi.org/10.55163/OSMS3959.
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'Arsenal of democracy'? Arms makers the only winners in Ukraine. And US taxpayers are still paying. responsiblestatecraft.org/uk… @WilliamHartung argues US arms sales are supporting US military business: that's a "path to endless war, not peace and stability."
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Europe’s military push is in focus, but cracks in its arms-export system show. Despite EU rules, loopholes funnel arms to high-risk destinations. Concerns about human rights are often pushed aside by industry lobbying and strategic interests. euronews.com/my-europe/2026/…
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US F-35 fighter jets: backbone of european air forces. Time for change! stopwapenhandel.org/us-fight…
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Replying to @vonderleyen
Today Von der Leyen is in Antwerp to show corporate lobby groups how well she is serving their agenda; just hours before an EU leader retreat. Trade union and NGO coalition calls for rules that protect people & planet - not polluters. Open letter: corporateeurope.org/en/2026/…
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Right now, the World Defense Show arms fair is taking place in Saudi Arabia. 1388 companies are displaying their lethal weapons, incl BAE & Raytheon. More weapons sold for more wars and more murder.
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