September 26, 2025
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In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, we partner with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) to join Dr. Bernd Althusmann and MP Thomas Röwekamp to discuss Germany's defence procurement , the budget constraints, potential industrial policy directions, their effect on military readiness and the influence this has on Germany's relationship with Canada.
Guest bios:
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MP Thomas Röwekamp is a member of the Bundestag, serving on the Defence Committee (which he has chaired since 2025)
Host bio:
- David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
- Dr. Bernd Althusmann is the Head of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Canada
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