Weimar Triangle

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Weimar Triangle

News: On February 12, 2024, top diplomats of France, Germany, and Poland launched a joint initiative to fight disinformation attacks. They are particularly focusing on disinformation operations originating in Russia. This move is aimed at ramping up cooperation and reinvigorating the Weimar Triangle format.

What is the Weimar Triangle?
• The Weimar Triangle is a regional alliance of France, Germany, and Poland. It was created in 1991 in the German city of Weimar to promote cooperation between the three countries on cross-border and European issues.
• The collaboration between member states includes inter-parliamentary contacts, and military, scientific, and cultural cooperation.
• The Weimar Triangle is being pitched as a new centerpiece for Europes joint defense in response to concerning signals from the United States. Experts see potential for synergies in this area.
• The foreign ministers of the Weimar Triangle countries have formally announced their commitment to assisting Ukraine amidst ongoing conflicts