On March 10, 2023, the New Europe Center conducted an advocacy visit to France.

During the visit, the Center’s team, together with Ukrainian experts and parliamentarians, held a closed meeting with Laurence Boone, France`s Secretary of State for European Affairs.

“We had a frank conversation about the war, about joining the EU and NATO, and everything that needs to be done to ensure that Ukraine wins this year,” commented the director of the New Europe Center.

The experts also met with Benjamin Haddad, President of the France-Ukraine Friendship Group.

“We went over in detail the points where France can be useful for Ukraine’s quicker victory,” added Alyona Getmanchuk.

In conclusion, the New Europe Center together with french think-tank IFRI organized the Second Ukraine-France Forum. The recording of the Forum is available here.

The Advocacy visit to France was organized by the New Europe Center with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation.