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Dear Readers,
The reconstruction of Ukraine was a focal point at an international expert conference in Berlin last week, hosted by the German G7 Presidency and the EU Commission. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the goal is a new ‘Marshall plan’ for a prosperous Ukraine, and that reconstruction is a “task for generations that must begin now.” “Ukraine is not alone in this war” and “it can rely on the support of the international community,” Scholz added. To date, the G7 states have raised over 35 billion euros in emergency aid for Ukraine.
Meanwhile, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier gave a keynote speech in Berlin last week in which he prepared the nation for more difficult times, while also reminding Germany of its strengths. Russia’s war of aggression will lead to rougher years ahead, he said. At the same time, Germany has acquired many strengths in recent years. “We must become capable of dealing with conflict, both internal and externally. We need the will for self-assertion and the strength for self-restraint,” he said.
Yours,
The "Germany for Americans" Team |
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