Mr. Jannik Knauer:

-----good afternoon. If you look at the SAFE regulation, it is clearly defined as to what kinds of articles can be purchased by these loans of €150 billion. Specifically, it is in the second paragraph of article 1, under two different categories. It says that under category one, ammunition can be purchased. It is part of the possible products.

With regard to the specific question as to how the SAFE regulation takes consideration of national prerogatives and international law, if you look at the "whereas" of this regulation and, in particular, paragraphs 36, 38 and 39, it specifically states in paragraph 36: "This Regulation is without prejudice to applicable international law prohibiting the use, development and production of certain defence products and technologies." Paragraph 38 states: "This Regulation is without prejudice to each Member State having the sole responsibility for its national security ... and ... essential security interests". In paragraph 39, it states: "The Regulation should apply without prejudice to the specific character of the security and defence policy of certain Member States." These-----