Speech for my resolution

Honourable Chair, distinguished delegates,

In today’s conflicts, the use of force is no longer exercised only by states. Across the world, private military and security companies now operate in war zones, guarding strategic assets, training armed groups, and in some cases, taking part directly in hostilities. Yet unlike national armed forces, these actors often exist in legal grey zones, where responsibility is unclear and justice is too often out of reach.

The Delegate of Germany believes that this situation poses a serious threat to international stability, human rights, and the credibility of international law. From Iraq to Syria, from Sudan to parts of Africa, the involvement of private military companies has repeatedly been linked to civilian harm, violations of international humanitarian law, and the erosion of state sovereignty. These are not isolated incidents — they reflect a wider failure to regulate an industry that now plays a major role in modern conflict.

At the same time, the Delegate of Germany recognises that some states rely on private security providers due to limited resources or fragile institutions. This resolution does not ignore those realities. Instead, it seeks to ensure that when such companies are used, they operate under strict and transparent legal standards that protect civilians, respect national sovereignty, and uphold international humanitarian law.

Through this resolution, the Delegate of Germany calls for the establishment of a binding international framework to regulate private military and security companies, clarify their legal status, and ensure that no actor operating in conflict zones stands above the law. We advocate for stronger national regulation, meaningful international oversight, and real accountability through domestic and international courts.

Distinguished delegates, the use of force must never become a business without responsibility. Security cannot be outsourced at the cost of human rights. If the international community fails to act, we allow legal ambiguity to replace justice, and profit to replace principle.

The Delegate of Germany therefore urges all Member States to support this resolution and to take a collective step toward restoring accountability, transparency, and the rule of law in modern conflict.

Thank you.