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Ekspansja Gazpromu na niemiecki rynek energetyczny w okresie rządów Angeli Merkel 2005-2015
Expansion of Gazprom on the German Power Market during the Merkel Administration 2005-2015

Author(s): Maciej Paszyn
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economic policy
Published by: Instytut Zachodni im. Zygmunta Wojciechowskiego
Keywords: Gazprom; Germany; Russia; gas

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the expansion of the Russian gas potentate, Gazprom, in Germany. Owing to special power relations between Moscow and Berlin, the Kremlin can realize its political and economic goals. Gas trade brings enormous profits to the budget of the Russian Federation, and moreoveris an element of regaining influence over Europe byPutin's team. Through presence at the largest gas market in the EU, a company controlled by the Kremlin can be simultaneously present in the EU energy system. Excellent business relations with Germany resulted in Gazprom being the largest contractor of European gas companies.

  • Issue Year: 357/2015
  • Issue No: 04
  • Page Range: 151-173
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: English, Polish
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