Mr. Nikolaus Boltze, Country Representative of ThyssenKrupp and Chair of the EBC Defence and Security Committee, gives a presentation to a Dutch delegation

On 11 September, Mr. Nikolaus Boltze, Country Representative of ThyssenKrupp and Chair of the EBC Defence and Security Committee, was invited at the Netherlands embassy to give a 75 Minute presentation to a Dutch delegation, composed of a brigade-general and 25 young officers.

Mr. Boltze introduced the EBC and the Defence and Security Committee. It was an opportunity to call for more Dutch companies to join. He also shared his knowledge on EU – Japan relations in the defence sector, gave a snapshot of the Japanese defence industry, explained the special role of trading houses in Japa, and talked about possible opportunities for EU industries in Japan.