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Weimar Triangle: Can Poland, France and Germany build a fair partnership? - How We Got Here - TVP World
Poland is making strides in its quest for a more prominent role in European leadership through the reactivation of the Weimar Triangle, a platform which has been ineffective for years. The recent meeting of the format in Berlin has signaled, however, a renewed commitment to a unified approach in EU matters.
The relationship between France and Germany, traditionally the EU’s power duo, are strained Chancellor Scholz of Germany is navigating a delicate coalition that includes pacifists, while President Macron of France is adopting a tougher stance to counteract the growing far-right opposition. Some voices suggest Poland is of essence in the reconciliation and revival of the format.
In this episode of How We Got Here our host Jan Darasz and Marcin Terlikowski, the Deputy Head of Research at Polish Institute of International Affairs analyze the cooperation between Paris, Berlin and Warsaw in format of Weimar Triangle. What is the origin of this initiative? How will it influence the security structure of Europe? What is behind it’s “seasonal” nature? Join us to learn more.