The Globalist Europe weighs Ukraine’s reconstruction and lessons from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Jul 11, 2025
Gaia Lutz, Monocle's Lisbon correspondent, shares insights on Europe’s commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction, which is backed by significant EU funding. Alexander Shushko, Executive Director at the International Renaissance Foundation, emphasizes the resilience seen in Ukraine, paired with reflections on Bosnia’s complex history. Contributing editor Andrew Muller and singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin discuss cultural topics, exploring art fairs in Portugal and how social media shapes music success, especially through Cardin's evolving career.
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EU's Major Financial Commitment
- The EU pledged €10 billion to Ukraine's recovery, emphasizing collective resilience and modernization.
- Frozen Russian assets' confiscation remains debated as a funding source.
Resilience Over Recovery
- Recovery talks focus more on resilience amid ongoing war rather than post-war rebuilding.
- Ukrainians view sustained resistance and long-term modernization as key to success.
Srebrenica’s Lasting Divisions
- Bosnia's Srebrenica massacre commemorations expose persistent ethnic divisions and political manipulation.
- Secessionist moves and disputed memory hinder reconciliation decades later.