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.

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Guest bios:

MP Thomas Röwekamp is a member of the Bundestag, serving on the Defence Committee (which he has chaired since 2025)

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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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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll

Release date:

26 September 2025