Women’s Faces of Ukrainian Contemporary Memory of World War II Published: 15 May 2020 Background We are currently witnessing and participating in the processes of reinterpreting the history of World War II and the formation of the modern historic narrative in Ukraine. An important aspect of this relevant discourse is the visibility of diverse women’s experiences in World War II. By Kateryna Kobchenko
A turning point for Ukraine: full-scale energy transition or re-established gas dependency? Published: 21 April 2020 Background For the Ukrainian energy sector, the beginning of the year was marked by the “Ukrainian Green Deal” proposal developed by the Ministry of energy and environmental protection. According to the Ministry’s vision for 2050 presented draft Green Energy Transition concept, Ukraine is set to step on the energy transition pathway and actively develop energy efficiency measures, phase out fossil fuels and switch to renewable energy sources (RES). But when it comes to near-term plans, further investments of public funds in nuclear and gas projects are still being considered by the government. By Oleh Rybachuk and Kostiantyn Krynytskyi
Ukraine: “Renewables must not be a business for few only!” Published: 22 January 2020 Interview Iryna Holovko, board member of the Center for Environmental Initiatives “Ecoaction”, talks with Robert Sperfeld about the issue of climate protection within Ukrainian society. By Robert Sperfeld
Age of mistrust: crisis of co-operative security in Europe Published: 9 December 2019 Analysis The OSCE was designed to promote a culture of cooperative security in Europe. But in recent years military tensions between Russia and the West have flared up again. Can the OSCE help to defuse these tensions and restore confidence in the Euro-Atlantic area? By Pavel Kanevskiy and Juraj Nosál
Landmines in the Donbass conflict zone: threats for the population and the necessity of mine clearance Published: 17 July 2018 Background The armed conflict between Ukrainian authorities and Russia-backed militias in the Ukrainian Donbass region has already led to some 10,000 killed and 25,000 wounded civilians. Partly landmines are the cause. By Elena Ostanina
The Real Price of Coal in the Wartime Donbas: a Human Rights Perspective Published: 5 April 2017 This publication shows that the price of coal extraction in Donbas is not only its high production cost, but also a number of political and environmental consequences paid for by the people in Donbas and the entire population of Ukraine. pdf
Energy Reforms in Ukraine: On the Track to Climate Protection and Sustainability? Published: 19 July 2016 The energy sector in Ukraine is undergoing a fundamental transition. Yet, to overcome old structures and deep-rooted corruption, Ukraine needs a clear long-term strategy on the transition to green economy and sustainable energy. German and the EU technical support can play a key role in this process. By Komila Nabiyeva
Dare to Take Charge: The EU, Areas of Conflict in International Politics, and the Case for Assuming Greater Responsibility Published: 20 June 2016 We cannot quarantine ourselves from the instability that reigns south and east of Europe. Europe must strike a new balance between idealistic foreign policy and realism. The opening address of the 17th Annual Foreign Policy Conference. By Ralf Fücks
Nuclear energy in Ukraine 30 Years after Chernobyl Published: 19 April 2016 Thirty years after the biggest nuclear disaster at Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukraine is still seriously dependent on nuclear energy. It is high time for Ukraine to take the path of nuclear phase-out. By Iryna Holovko
A new attempt to resolve the Ukraine conflict Published: 14 April 2016 The Minsk agreement has come to a standstill. From Ukraine can't accept bogus elections in Donbass and grant autonony to puppet republics while Russia simultaneously expand its power in the region. By Ralf Fücks and Marieluise Beck
