Diplomats Gather - Foreign Minister Baerbock reunites with her French and Polish counterparts in the Weimar Triangle partnership for Europe
In the heart of Germany, Weimar stands as a symbol of both enlightenment and darkness. Known as the birthplace of the Weimar Triangle, this historic city has witnessed the works of literary giants like Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Friedrich Schiller, but it also bears the weight of the Buchenwald concentration camp near its borders.
Three decades ago, on August 28, 1991, the Weimar Triangle was formally established. The then foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Poland met in Weimar and launched a format that has since strengthened the basic interests of Europe in a three-pronged alliance. Today, this alliance is more important than ever.
The Weimar Triangle stands united by the side of Ukraine, with discussions focusing on European security and defense policy and the joint support of Ukraine. This meeting, led by Foreign Minister Baerbock, also includes her French and Polish counterparts, Stéphane Séjourné and Radosław Sikorski.
The city of Weimar has a long history of fostering new forms of design, politically and artistically. This tradition continues today, as twinning partnerships, youth encounters, and joint cultural events connect people in Weimar, bringing them closer together.
The current foreign and security policy challenges are on the agenda for Foreign Minister Baerbock and her two counterparts in the Weimar Triangle meeting. The European community, which could be described by the quote, "He who dares nothing, may hope for nothing," is relying on France, Germany, and Poland as the driving forces at its heart.
The Weimar Triangle, originally named after the city that gave it birth, was a symbol of Nazi crimes during the 12 years that followed the National Assembly's meeting in Weimar in 1919, where Germany's first democratic constitution was drafted, marking the birth of the Weimar Republic. However, the city's dark past did not deter the nations from reclaiming and redefining the Weimar Triangle's purpose.
The further development and strengthening of the effectiveness of the Weimar Triangle is a key focus. As the alliance moves forward, it continues to embody the spirit of overcoming divisions and strengthening the effectiveness of Europe, a testament to the resilience and determination of its founding nations.
