Strengthening Parliamentary Partnerships: Ukrainian Delegation Visits the German Bundestag
Past Event - 28 February - 1 March, 2026From 22 February to 1 March 2026, a study visit in Berlin brought together a delegation from the parliamentary administration of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, in cooperation with the German Bundestag, the National Assembly of France and with the support of Inter Pares. It coincided with the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
During the visit, Ukrainian, German and French parliamentary officials exchanged experiences on key aspects of parliamentary work, including European Union (EU) integration, the role of parliamentary committees, media and press relations, social media communication, and transparency in parliamentary processes.
Highlights included discussions with members of the Committee on European Union Affairs, official opening remarks by Paul Göttke, the Secretary-General of the German Bundestag, a reception with Omid Nouripour, Vice-President of the Bundestag, and exchanges with senior Bundestag officials.
Beyond the institutional programme, the visit also provided an opportunity for direct exchange between colleagues working in parliamentary administrations. Participants from Ukraine shared insights into how parliamentary work continues under extremely challenging circumstances, highlighting the resilience and dedication of parliamentary staff.
The study visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international parliamentary cooperation and peer-to-peer exchange among parliamentary administrations.
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