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September 2022
War in Ukraine – Different Perspectives from Germany and the EU?
14/09/2022
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rEUnify
The war against Ukraine demands the solidarity of European states. However, different perspectives on the war are emerging in Germany and its neighbouring countries. Those were the topic of the discussion concluding the rEUnify project in Dresden.
May 2022
Policy advice in times of war – 25th Ukraine Breakfast Debate
18/05/2022
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GURN
How has the work of Ukrainian think tankers changed since the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022? What challenges do they face and how can the international community support them? Representatives of three think tanks discussed.
April 2022
Conference on the Future of Europe: Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war
01/04/2022
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Europe talks
The Conference on the Future of Europe provides important impetus for the EU's role in the world and a common European foreign policy. In the light of Russia's war against Ukraine, the question of the significance of the results of the Conference arises.
December 2021
Ukraine's image in Germany – 9th Germany Breakfast Debate
16/12/2021
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GURN
The German discourse on Ukraine has diversified since 2014. Nevertheless, there are still gaps in knowledge about the other country on both sides that need to be closed in the future.
Networking Lab: Together against disinformation
09/12/2021
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inforMD
An active civil society, a strong regulatory framework and international exchange are crucial factors in the fight against disinformation. Moldovan and international experts exchanged views at the inforMD Networking Lab.
Ukraine Breakfast Debate: What impulses are being set by the land reform?
09/12/2021
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GURN
A small revolution has taken place in Ukrainian agriculture in 2021: The new land reform makes it possible to trade land that had been under lock and key for two decades. A study shows first findings on the effects on the land market.
November 2021
Ukraine and the European Union - 8th Germany Breakfast Debate
24/11/2021
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GURN
What about Ukraine's relations with the European Union? Experts discussed Germany's expectations of Ukraine's rapprochement with the EU. The focus was on the Berlin perspective.
October 2021
After the federal elections - 7th Germany Breakfast Debate
12/10/2021
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GURN
Exploratory talks are taking place in Berlin and soon a coalition will be formed. Experts from both countries discussed how a new federal government will change German-Ukrainian relations.
May 2021
The Crimea-Platform – 21st Ukraine Breakfast Debate
27/05/2021
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GURN
The Crimea Platform: A new initiative to reintegrate Crimea
Strategies for a sustainable German-Ukrainian partnership – 6th Germany Breakfast Debate
25/05/2021
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GURN
Experts from Germany and Ukraine exchanged views on the future shape of bilateral relations and mutual expectations. The topics discussed ranged from energy security to commemorative culture.
Kick-off workshop inforMD
12/05/2021
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inforMD
Representatives of Moldovan civil society and media working on the topic of disinformation and fake news in the Republic of Moldova were informed about inforMD. Synergies were jointly identified so that cooperation can be strengthened.
April 2021
Disoriented on the world stage? The EU's foreign policy between China, Russia and the USA
21/04/2021
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Civil Dialogues
Wie viel europäische Autonomie ist notwendig und wie sollte sich die EU international positionieren? Funda Tekin, IEP, und David McAllister, CDU Auswärtiger Ausschuss haben über die Herausforderungen und Perspektiven für eine wirkungsvollere EU-Außenpolitik diskutiert.
December 2020
One year after the Normandy Summit in Paris – 5th Germany Breakfast Debate
11/12/2020
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GURN
Experts from Germany and Ukraine discussed the current state of conflict resolution between Russia and Ukraine and the future of the occupied territories. The focus was also on the role of the international community in the negotiation process.
November 2020
COVID-19 in Ukraine – 20th Ukraine Breakfast Debate
05/11/2020
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GURN
Despite the significant negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Ukrainian economy, the long-term outlook leaves room for optimism. This is due to national financial aid measures as well as international cooperation with the European Union.
Europe's role in the world: EU foreign policy in light of the U.S. election
05/11/2020
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Civil Dialogues
Die US-Wahlen haben erneut die Debatte um die Rolle der EU in der Welt geweckt. Pamela Preusche diskutierte zusammen mit Dr. Annegret Bendiek über die Handlungsfähigkeit der EU auf globaler Ebene sowie über Reformen, wodurch die EU souveräner und selbständiger werden würde.
October 2020
What is the state of German-Ukrainian relations? - 4th Germany Breakfast Debate
29/10/2020
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GURN
Germany is one of Ukraine's most important trading partners. However, the nucleus of the need for reforms is still the corruption in the country. The investment climate must be sustainably improved in order to expand cooperation. But Germany can also learn from Ukraine.
Local elections in Ukraine – 19th Ukraine Breakfast Debate
14/10/2020
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GURN
The local elections in autumn 2020 represented a milestone in Ukraine's reform process. The breakfast discussion focused on trends and peculiarities of the electoral process, the strategies of the individual parties and the influence of COVID-19.
September 2020
Call for proposals to support independent research in Ukraine
28/09/2020
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GURN
The IEP funded the research projects of three Ukrainian think tanks. The ideas to study access to universities from occupied territories, the integrity of local elections and a sustainable approach to the Ukrainian economy prevailed.
German investments in Ukraine – 3rd Germany Breakfast Debate
22/09/2020
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GURN
The debate had mainly focused on how to create stable investment conditions in the long term despite the unresolved conflict in eastern Ukraine. The guests emphasised the importance of judicial reform and the dissemination of success stories.
July 2020
Virtual closing week
21/07/2020
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Berlin Policy Hub
The directors of the think tanks involved in the project met for coaching and feedback regarding the cooperation. Furthermore, possible future ideas within the framework of the Eastern Partnership were discussed.