Meanders of German policy towards Russia during the presidency of Dmitry Medvedev (2008–2012) Cover Image

Meandry polityki niemieckiej wobec Rosji w okresie rządów prezydenta Dmitrija Miedwiediewa (2008–2012)
Meanders of German policy towards Russia during the presidency of Dmitry Medvedev (2008–2012)

Author(s): Bogdan Koszel
Subject(s): Economic policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: Germany–Russia; presidency of D. Medvedev;

Summary/Abstract: In the opinion of the author of the article, Germany tied serious hopes for deep economic reforms, liberalization and democratization of Russia under Medvedev (2008–2012). The Partnership for Modernization program was the instrument of German policy to which the European Union was incorporated. He did not fulfil his hopes in the economic and political sphere. In Germany, the controlled democracy of the tandem Medvedev / Putin has been criticized. However, the first was the formula of a “strategic partnership” that was about taking care of German economic interests in Russia.

  • Issue Year: XIV/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 93-114
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Polish