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What the US Can Learn from Poland’s Election Strategy
12 September 2024
12 June 2024
The security context following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means enlargement is inevitable. But Ukraine’s integration into the EU single market could also have huge economic benefits. Ukrainian industries have been resilient to the full-scale war and several sectors are poised to drive economic ties, increase trade and support mutual goals of sustainability and technological advancement.
This week, the Ukrainian Recovery Conference was seemingly marred by the abrupt resignation of Mustafa Nayyem, the top reconstruction official, just a day before the event in Berlin was to begin.
The question everyone was wondering: could this sudden departure influence the recovery process? Most likely not, and it is Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presence that demonstrates this most resoundingly.
The Ukrainian authorities have strong institutional memories and continue to work despite changes in the government. Of course, the process needs a strong leader, who will be appointed soon. However, the system is built well to ensure smooth, sustainable work despite all the changes.