Geopolitical Changes, the Future of Ukraine and Prospects for European Companies

Eastblog article by Matthijs Verheijen and Hannes Meissner in the Austrian Newspaper “Der Standard”

The Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in June 2024 sent a clear signal to European companies. Indeed, hopes were raised for a pro-European and democratic Ukraine that would guarantee maximum security for European companies through a rule of law and whose economy would boom thanks to the influx of external funds and foreign direct investment. However, a viable peace scenario has not emerged since then, and since Donal Trump took office, Ukraine's future is more uncertain than ever. In their latest Eastblog article, Matthijs Verheijen and Hannes Meissner analyze the geopolitical changes following Trump's inauguration, the uncertain future of Ukraine and the resulting risks and opportunities for European companies. Various scenarios - from a prolonged war to Russian hegemony - are associated with different consequences for companies. Please follow the link to the article.