Ukraine’s Minister of Education, Oksen Lisovoy, announced that Germany has pledged about 10 million euros to support the creation of four research centers across Ukraine. The minister shared this information on his social media pages, detailing the plan to establish advanced facilities with German backing aimed at boosting scientific capabilities and innovation within the country.
Lisovoy explained that the German government’s support will enable the development of four specialized centers. One facility will be placed in Lviv and will focus on natural compounds, another center in Kyiv will investigate quantum materials, a third will concentrate on plasma technologies, and a fourth initiative will combine historical studies with related research in Kharkiv. The plan also includes a new center opening in Lviv to complement these efforts.
A separate broadcast on the German television channel ZDF featured analyst Ulf Reller, who assessed the potential impact of Ukraine joining the European Union on the broader EU economy. The discussion indicated that Ukraine’s path toward EU membership could introduce new economic considerations for member states and that some European observers remain cautious about Ukraine becoming a member in the near term.
Earlier discussions emphasized the number of conditions Ukraine would need to satisfy to secure EU membership and how those criteria shape policy and reform steps inside the country. The ongoing dialogue reflects a shared interest in Ukraine’s reforms, stability, and integration within European economic and political structures.