Armin Papperger

Armin Papperger has transformed Germany’s largest arms manufacturer into a key partner for European rearmament following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. As a result, the CEO of Rheinmetall has become a key figure when it comes to the EU’s goal of being able to defend itself by 2030. Papperger is on hand when it comes to coordinating joint armaments projects within the EU and NATO, such as ammunition production or the Franco-German project for a main battle tank. Thanks to being closely networked with political decision-makers in Berlin and Brussels, he plays an important role in shaping the debate on European defense autonomy.