France
4 statements this week
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Germany
10 statements this week
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Poland
7 statements this week
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How strongly are they backing shared goals?
One calendar week per column, one stance level per row — from −2 (opposes) to +2 (actively advances). Deeper colour means more statements landed at that stance: green backs the goal, amber is neutral, red opposes. Dashed cells had no statements that week. Pick a capital and a topic to isolate that debate.
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Where they line up — and where they don't
When two or more capitals spoke on the same topic within 14 days, we placed their statements side by side. Each statement is rated −2 (opposes) to +2 (actively advances) against the agreed Weimar goal for that topic, with the quote that justifies the rating.
Rule of Law
Mixed
·
FR +2.0 ·
DE +2.0 ·
PL +1.0
2026-08-11 – 2026-08-18
France
2026-08-17
France condemns the systemic oppression of women and girls and supports an independent international mechanism to document and investigate serious human rights crimes in Afghanistan.
+2
advances
“secured the creation by the Human Rights Council in Geneva of an independent international mechanism to document and investigate the...”
Germany
2026-08-18
Germany is enhancing judicial cooperation and law enforcement capabilities by allowing direct requests for digital evidence from providers in other EU member states.
+2
advances
“Das deutsche Gesetz zur Umsetzung der europäischen Richtlinie ist am 18. August 2026 in Kraft getreten.”
2026-08-13
Germany emphasizes the importance of remembering the brutal dictatorship of the SED regime to prevent historical oblivion and protect a free society.
+2
advances
“BKM förderte dieses Vorhaben mit 250.000 Euro”
2026-08-12
Germany aims to protect the rule of law by intensifying the fight against organized crime, improving inter-agency data exchange through AI, and increasing the seizure of criminal assets.
+2
advances
“hat das Bundeskabinett einen gemeinsamen Aktionsplan beschlossen”
2026-08-11
Germany emphasizes the importance of democratic self-assertion and civil society responsibility in the face of authoritarian tendencies.
+2
advances
“Kulturstaatsminister Weimer hat das Johanna und Eduard Arnhold-Stipendium im vergangenen Jahr ins Leben gerufen.”
Poland
2026-08-13
The government aims to restore the Constitutional Tribunal's functionality and independence from political influence.
+1
supports
“Trybunał musi zostać uzdrowiony, aby mógł ponownie pełnić swoją konstytucyjną funkcję”
2026-08-11
The Polish government is initiating strict legal actions and audits through the CBA and prosecutors to ensure the lawful distribution of flood aid.
+1
supports
“w każdej sytuacji, w której doszło do nadużycia, państwo będzie działało bezwzględnie”
Ukraine
Aligned
·
FR +1.0 ·
DE +1.5 ·
PL +1.0
2026-08-10 – 2026-08-17
France
2026-08-17
France positions itself as a power of liberty by leading a coalition of volunteers for Ukraine.
+1
supports
“Elle l'est pour le continent européen en ayant pris la tête de cette coalition des volontaires pour l'Ukraine.”
Germany
2026-08-17
Germany remains committed to supporting Ukraine and will not be intimidated by Russian threats.
+1
supports
“wir lassen uns auch in unserer Unterstützung für die Ukraine nicht einschüchtern”
2026-08-10
Germany remains a major military supporter of Ukraine, focusing on the continuous delivery of Patriot missiles and air defense systems through various funding and coalition clusters.
+2
advances
“wir haben jüngst angekündigt, dass wir in den nächsten vier Jahren mehrere Hundert Patriot-Lenkflugkörper an die Ukraine liefern werden”
Poland
2026-08-15
Poland views supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia as an investment in its own national security.
+1
supports
“wsparcie Ukrainy w wojnie z Rosją, które jest inwestycją w bezpieczeństwo Polski”
Defence
Aligned
·
FR +2.0 ·
DE +2.0 ·
PL +1.8
2026-08-11 – 2026-08-18
France
2026-08-17
France is doubling its military budget and investing 36 billion euros between 2026-2030 to enhance capabilities in cyber, drones, and innovation.
+2
advances
“permettra 36 milliards d'euros d'investissements nouveaux pour nos armées sur la période 2026-2030”
2026-08-14
France is doubling its military budget over ten years to ensure it maintains the most effective army in Europe amidst an uncertain geopolitical climate.
+2
advances
“cette loi, qui concrétise le doublement en dix ans du budget des armées, permettra à la France de continuer à disposer de l’armée la...”
2026-08-13
France demands the effective neutralization of the FDLR and warns that any operational collaboration between the DRC and FDLR violates the Washington Accords.
Germany
2026-08-17
Germany continues to provide military support to Ukraine while balancing transparency with security needs.
2026-08-12
Germany aims to enhance deterrence and defense capabilities on NATO's eastern flank by integrating Lithuania into the Multinational Corps Northeast.
+2
advances
“will Deutschland Litauen als vierte Rahmennation einladen, das Multinationale Korps Nordost in Stettin zu verstärken”
2026-08-12
The government is strengthening the security architecture by granting intelligence services the power to conduct active measures, such as sabotaging foreign IT systems and servers.
2026-08-12
The government is strengthening national security by expanding the surveillance and data storage powers of its intelligence services to align with international partners.
Poland
2026-08-18
Poland is strengthening its maritime capabilities through the Miecznik frigate program and accelerating key infrastructure projects to enhance national security.
+2
advances
“radykalnie przyspieszymy proces przygotowania i realizacji kluczowych inwestycji infrastrukturalnych, które mają wpływ na obronność i...”
2026-08-17
Poland views Turkey as a key partner on the south-eastern flank of NATO and is developing bilateral cooperation in security.
2026-08-15
Poland is investing heavily in its army and navy to create one of the largest and most modern forces in Europe.
+2
advances
“rozszerzone umowy o bezpieczeństwie i współpracy w dziedzinie militarnej, m.in. z Holandią czy Niemcami”
2026-08-12
Poland is strengthening its naval capabilities through the 'Miecznik' frigate program and deepening military cooperation with Nordic and Baltic states.
+1
supports
“realne wzmocnienie bezpieczeństwa Bałtyku”
2026-08-11
Poland is investing approximately 10 billion dollars in US Apache helicopters and developing a domestic service center to build the most modern army in Europe.
+2
advances
“budujemy najnowocześniejszą armię w Europie, zdolną do obrony naszych granic”
Green Transition
Mixed
·
FR +1.0 ·
DE +2.0 ·
PL +1.0
2026-07-29 – 2026-08-05
The three nations generally support energy security, but they prioritize different methods such as Germany's focus on renewables and Poland's concern over weather-related stability. France diverges further by framing climate resilience as a broad diplomatic coordination effort rather than a specific domestic energy strategy.
France
2026-07-29
France agreed to intensify operational cooperation and accelerate international efforts to strengthen climate resilience.
+1
supports
“calling, among other things, for their operational cooperation to be intensified in view of the climate risks”
2026-07-29
France advocates for the adherence to the 1.5°C temperature goal of the Paris Agreement, the reduction of methane emissions, and the implementation of high-integrity carbon markets.
+1
supports
“reaffirm their support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement and its temperatures goals”
Germany
2026-08-02
Germany aims to increase the share of electricity from renewable sources to 80 percent by 2030.
+2
advances
“Bis 2030 sollen 80 Prozent Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien gewonnen werden.”
2026-07-29
Germany is streamlining environmental impact assessments for short railway electrification projects and balancing nature conservation with urgent infrastructure needs.
+2
advances
“Das 500 Milliarden Euro starke Sondervermögen sorgt für die hohen Investitionen von Bund, Ländern und Kommunen. Das Geld soll...”
2026-07-29
Germany maintains its goal of generating 80 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 to ensure independence from fossil fuels.
+2
advances
“So sollen weiter bis 2030 80 Prozent Strom aus Erneuerbaren Energien gewonnen werden.”
2026-07-29
Germany is replacing the Building Energy Act with a more technology-open approach to achieve climate neutrality in heating by 2045 while increasing planning security for owners.
+2
advances
“Brennstoffe für Heizungen müssen ab 2045 komplett klimaneutral sein.”
2026-07-29
The German government is amending the Electric Mobility Act to extend its duration, expand its scope to buses and heavy vehicles, and allow municipalities to offer more benefits such as free residential parking for e-vehicles.
+2
advances
“im Kabinett die Novelle des Elektromobilitätsgesetzes beschlossen”
2026-07-29
Germany aims to generate 80 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and is updating the Electromobility Act to further incentivize the shift to climate-friendly mobility.
+2
advances
“Wir wollen bis 2030 80 Prozent des Stroms aus erneuerbaren Energien gewinnen.”
Poland
2026-08-05
Poland is leveraging photovoltaics for system security and intends to further invest in onshore and offshore wind energy.
+1
supports
“Polska rozwija zdywersyfikowany model energetyczny, oparty na różnych źródłach energii, w tym OZE.”
Hybrid Threats
Mixed
·
DE +1.3 ·
PL +2.0
2026-08-06 – 2026-08-13
Both nations strongly support the goal, but Poland focuses on active defense against Russian intelligence while Germany emphasizes systemic resilience through legislative and strategic reforms. Their alignment is high, though Poland prioritizes immediate security threats over Germany's broader focus on climate and migration management.
France
No statements
France did not publish on this topic in the comparison window.
Germany
2026-08-12
Germany is monitoring a foreign disinformation campaign named 'Matrjoschka' and strengthening the operational capabilities of its intelligence services to counter hybrid threats.
+1
supports
“Das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz hat heute offiziell vor einer neuartigen ausländischen Desinformationskampagne unter dem Namen...”
2026-08-12
Germany is increasing the technical surveillance and active intervention capabilities of its intelligence services to protect against hybrid attacks on its society and security.
+2
advances
“Der Gesetzentwurf schafft genau hierfür die Grundlage und stärkt zudem die Kontrolle sowie damit das Vertrauen in den staatlichen Schutz...”
2026-08-12
Germany is updating intelligence capabilities to counter hybrid attacks and cyber threats, including the use of AI for data analysis and active protective measures.
+1
supports
“Staatliche Souveränität und unser Gemeinwesen sind vermehrt mit Bedrohungen aus dem In- und Ausland, etwa durch Spionage, Sabotage oder...”
2026-08-10
Germany is countering hybrid threats by establishing a Joint Drone Defense Center and reforming intelligence laws to create more effective, centralized control structures.
+2
advances
“Als Stichworte nenne ich das Gemeinsame Drohnenabwehrzentrum und das Gemeinsame Abwehrzentrum Hybrid, die sich genau mit diesen...”
2026-08-07
The German government is conducting high-level consultations regarding the event at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
+0
neutral
“hat sich zu dem Ereignis am Flughafen Leipzig/Halle am 4. August 2026 ausgetauscht”
2026-08-06
The government has established the Joint Center for the Defense of Hybrid Threats (GAZ Hybrid) and the Joint Drone Defense Center (GDAZ) to counter espionage, sabotage, and disinformation.
+2
advances
“am 16. Juni 2026 gemeinsam mit Vertreterinnen und Vertretern von Sicherheitsbehörden des Bundes und der Länder das Gemeinsame Zentrum...”
Poland
2026-08-13
Poland is intensifying security services' actions to prevent Russian-ordered assassinations and threats on its territory.
+2
advances
“nasze służby będą intensyfikować działania, aby zapobiegać takim zagrożeniom”
Enlargement
Aligned
·
DE +1.0 ·
PL +1.0
2026-07-15 – 2026-07-20
Germany and Poland are fully aligned in their commitment to Ukraine's military support and its path toward European integration. Both nations prioritize maintaining security assistance and advancing Ukraine's membership in the European Union.
France
No statements
France did not publish on this topic in the comparison window.
Germany
2026-07-16
Germany supports Ukraine's European perspective and encourages the implementation of a determined reform agenda.
+1
supports
“Um die europäische Perspektive der Ukraine weiter zu stärken, möchte ich Sie zu einer entschlossen Reformagenda ermutigen”
2026-07-15
Germany supports the EU accession of Ukraine and the Western Balkans, contingent on institutional reforms.
+1
supports
Poland
2026-07-20
Poland supports Ukraine's EU membership provided that all candidacy criteria are met.
+1
supports
“Polska popiera członkostwo Ukrainy w UE – zaznaczył minister Sikorski, wskazując, że proces akcesyjny musi opierać się na wypełnieniu...”
2026-07-16
Poland conducted consultations regarding the expansion of the European Union.
+1
supports
“W ramach konsultacji na temat rozszerzenia Unii Europejskiej”
2026-07-16
Poland discussed the process of EU enlargement with Hungarian counterparts.
+1
supports
“Deputy Minister Marcin Bosacki held talks focused on EU enlargement with Secretary of State at the Hungarian MFA Krisztián Mészáros”
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About this tracker
1547 total events ingested from 6 official feeds — each country's foreign ministry and executive office.
6 active topic clusters in the current 7-day window.
46 trilateral meetings since 1991, tracked in our records.