Znaczenie gazociągu Nord Stream 2 dla polityki energetycznej Republiki Federalnej Niemiec
The importance of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline for the energy policy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyse the strategic role of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline for the German energy policy. The author assumes a geo-economic approach. He hypothesises that Nord Stream 2 will support Germany’s position as a distribution centre of natural gas for the European Union. Therefore, the following research hypotheses are considered. Firstly, the energy cooperation between Germany and the Russian Federation strengthens German’s political position in Central and Eastern Europe. Secondly, the development of energy infrastructure serves a fundamental role in building the political position of Germany. Thirdly, the creation of the gas distribution centre in Germany will weaken the position of Ukraine and Slovakia as transit states.

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