Ukraine’s Last Defender? Germany, the EU, and Russia's War, with Sophia Besch
Podcast host Alex Gabuev is joined by Sophia Besch, a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, to discuss Europe’s role in supporting Ukraine, German defense policy, and the future of Germany’s relationship with Russia amid the upcoming Bundestag elections.
Carnegie Politika Podcast · Alexander Gabuev, Sophia Besch
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Show Notes
In 2022, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared “Zeitenwende”—a “turning point” in how Germany should think about its defense and security. As the third anniversary of the war approaches amid signs that the Trump administration wants to bring it to an end on terms favorable to Russia, Germany is yet to form a new government following the collapse of Scholz’s coalition. What does the upcoming federal election mean for Germany and its role supporting Ukraine? What changes to German and EU defense can be expected, depending on the composition of the new coalition?