The event was a collaboration with the German Atlantic Association and took place on October 4, 2022, aboard the historic sailing ship Rickmer Rickmers in the Hamburg harbor.
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, President Vladimir Putin irrevocably disrupted the existing European security order and forced Europeans to address questions that had seemed irrelevant for decades. Since the invasion, Europe has faced entirely new challenges. The transatlantic response has demonstrated remarkable unity: In addition to national arms deliveries, a total of 2.5 billion euros in aid now supports the Ukrainian armed forces through the European Peace Facility.
Former Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel assessed the current situation in his lecture and provided an outlook for the future. Following the lecture, a lively and stimulating discussion with the audience ensued.
