Publications

European Defence Cooperation: Relevance and challenges for national arms export control policies Factsheet
Publication date: 24/10/2023

Download the integral version of Diederik Cops‘ analysis here. Defence and security are traditionally considered to be exclusive national competences. But more recently, the EU and its Member States have increased European defence cooperation. The initiatives set up to strengthen ... read more

Factsheet Flemish foreign arms trade 2017 Factsheet
Publication date: 02/10/2018

In 2017 the licensed value of Flemish arms exports amounted to €106,8 million. In total, the Flemish government issued 126 individual licences for exports or transfers of defence-related goods. These numbers are in line with previous years. Main facts: Licensed ... read more