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German minister backs greater state involvement in defence industry

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : Defence Minister Boris Pistorius backs greater involvement of the German state in the defence industry, he told Handelsblatt business newspaper in comments published on Sunday. State participation is necessary to retain know-how and jobs in Germany, Pistorius said.
56% : The government is currently considering involvement in tank manufacturer KNDS and shipbuilder TKMS, focusing on the extent and speed of potential state participation.
38% : He underlined the need for political oversight to prevent arms price inflation, which would be detrimental to both the industry and the country.

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