Germany's foreign minister: 'European unity is decisive'
Key takeaways
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, in an interview with DW, underscores the trans-Atlantic partnership, close cooperation with Poland, continued support for Ukraine and European unity.
- Within the federal government, he is seen as someone for whom support for Ukraine in its war with Russia is a key priority.
- On the occasion of the signing of the German-Polish defense agreement, DW spoke with Wadephul about these issues.
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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, in an interview with DW, underscores the trans-Atlantic partnership, close cooperation with Poland, continued support for Ukraine and European unity.
https://p.dw.com/p/5FZz UGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during his interview with DWImage: DWAdvertisement Long before taking office, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul was already a politician deeply engaged in trans-Atlantic relations and kept a close eye on Central and Eastern Europe.
Within the federal government, he is seen as someone for whom support for Ukraine in its war with Russia is a key priority. He also has personal ties to Poland, with family roots in the region around Bydgoszcz. He maintains a close and friendly relationship with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski.