Since the start of the large-scale war of aggression against Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the Ukrainian diaspora has had an unprecedented presence in the German public sphere. Individual cultural, humanitarian and political organisations in Berlin joined together to form the Alliance of Ukrainian Organisations. They mobilise for demonstrations, create sustainable participation structures and network with German and international organisations.
The Revolution of Dignity and the beginning of Russian aggression in 2014 also marked a turning point for Ukrainians living in Germany. How has the Ukrainian diaspora in Berlin since then developed? Which challenges do Ukrainian initiatives face and what visions do they have for the future? How much space is given to Ukrainian voices and Ukrainian expertise in the German discourse?
These and other questions will be discussed with our guests:
Dr. Oleksandra Keudel is a political scientist and consultant for international organisations on good governance. Her research focuses on participatory democracy, anti-corruption initiatives and local governance in Ukraine.
Nataliya Pryhornytska is a political scientist, activist and co-founder of the Initiative for Knowledge Exchange, Empowerment and Culture (IWEK e.V.) and the Alliance of Ukrainian Organisations. She was a staff member of the German Bundestag, the think tank Zentrum Liberale Moderne and the European Academy Berlin.
Moderator: Ljudmyla Melnyk
Speaker: Arthur Molt
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With its podcast "UkraineMEMO: Interviews, Analysis, Policy Advice", IEP presents new perspectives on Ukraine. With guests from Germany and Ukraine, Ljudmyla Melnyk discusses recent developments in the areas of Ukrainian politics, economy and society and thus provides an insight into the events on the ground that are moving the country. Ukraine's relationship with Germany and the EU is always kept in mind.
The UkraineMEMO podcast is part of the “German-Ukrainian Researchers Network” (GURN 2) project and is kindly supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
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