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Germany-Ukraine relations – where do we stand?

Pavel Sepi
Pavel Sepi

What are both countries’ expectations towards each other, both politically and socially and what options are there to shape a forward-looking bilateral dialogue? These and other questions will be discussed at the 1st German-Ukrainian Breakfast Debate.

This event is in the past.

Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine has put German-Ukrainian relations to a serious test. Despite bilateral tensions due to the German government’s initial reluctance to provide weapons, Germany is now one of the biggest contributors of arms to Ukraine and provides substantial economic, financial and humanitarian aid. Together with its European partners, Germany has imposed unprecedented sanctions against Russia, is assisting Ukrainian organisations in documenting war crimes and is actively supporting Ukraine on its path to the EU.

At the 1st German-Ukrainian Breakfast Debate, we would like to speak about what further actions need to be taken to advance bilateral cooperation and how Germany can support Ukraine in strengthening its democracy. We will also take up issues less discussed in Germany, such as education and the situation of IDPs in Ukraine.

Speakers

Alyona Getmanchuk, Director, New Europe Center, Kyiv

Olga Aivazovska, Head of Board, Civil Network OPORA, Kyiv

Wilfried Jilge, Eastern Europe Historian & Ukraine Expert; Associate Fellow, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP); Senior Adviser Ukraine and Wider Black Sea region at the Integrated Response HUB for Ukraine, Stabilisation Platform, GIZ, Berlin

Welcome Address by Prof Dr Funda Tekin, Director, Institut für Europäische Politik, Berlin.

Launched in 2017, the Ukraine Breakfast Debates have become an important exchange format for German and Ukrainian experts in Berlin. In 2020, the Germany Breakfast Debates were established as a counterpart in Kyiv. In the scope of our project UA Transformation Lab, both formats will be merged into the German-Ukrainian Breakfast Debates, which will continue to provide a platform for bilateral dialogue.

The event will be held in English. If you want to take part, please register via the form below. Please note, that the number of seats is limited. After successful registration and confirmation, participation is obligatory.

Coffee and breakfast will be served from 8:30 am.

You can download the full programme here:

Programme Breakfast Debate

Please register by Wednesday, 11 October 2023 until 2 PM (CEST).

Registration

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Team

Prof Dr Funda Tekin
Director
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Laura Christoph
Research Associate
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Charlotte Fabian
IEP Alumna
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About the UA Transformation Lab: Think tanks for Ukraine’s reconstruction and EU integration project: The UA Transformation Lab combines research on reconstruction and EU integration of Ukraine with a capacity-building programme on policy analysis and advocacy. It strengthens bilateral dialogue and knowledge transfer between Germany and Ukraine.

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