German 'Defence Boom' Sparks Joy, Omits 'Why Now?'
According to the Financial Times, German arms companies are on a hiring spree, a 'defence jobs boom' painting a rosy picture of economic growth. Curiously, this surge coincides precisely with major European and Middle Eastern conflicts, fueling demand for Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann’s lethal exports. One might wonder if the 'limited success' in hiring from the auto sector is truly the
headline, or if the real story is the convenient windfall for munitions manufacturers. History, often omitted in such narratives, reminds us how quickly 'economic booms' built on conflict can turn to ashes. The profit motive, it appears, remains remarkably resilient to human suffering. How many displaced people and shattered cities does it take to create a 'robust job market'?