Germany continues to support Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression and its aspirations to join the EU. The significant reduction in Germany's business ties with Russia shows a strategic shift in priorities. Berlin also looks forward to fostering strong cooperation with Warsaw, aiming to assist Kyiv. Andreas Metz, Director for Public Affairs at the German Eastern Business Association, emphasizes the need for the EU to undergo reforms and prepare for the uncertainties surrounding American support for Ukraine.
Andreas Metz, Director for Public Affairs at the German Eastern Business Association, highlights Germany's pivotal role in Europe's support for Ukraine. Emphasizing the necessity of collaboration with Poland in the realm of international relations, Metz suggests that Europe must be ready for the increasingly unpredictable nature of American support for Ukraine. Furthermore, he underscores the importance of Kyiv undertaking necessary reforms to align with EU standards. Metz asserts that Ukraine requires swift reforms rather than a hasty shortcut to EU membership.
The podcast was produced as a part of the 5th German-Polish Round Table on the Eastern Europe.
Project partners: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej, Zentrum Liberale Moderne and Austausch e.V., co-funded by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Warszawa and Fundacja Współpracy Polsko-Niemieckiej/Stiftung Für Deutsch-Polnische Zusammenarbeit.