The consequences of Bodo Ramelow’s election will reverberate far beyond the borders of Thuringia, since this will also have an impact on federal policy.

The decision to entrust the new company with the conventional sector is intended at ensuring E.ON a good financial perspective.

Over the past few days, the German authorities have issued statements denying the rumours of a conflict between chancellor Merkel and minister Steinmeier.

The reservations expressed by the UK regarding Russia taking over RWE DEA’s British assets  may cause the whole transaction to fall through.

Germany’s own economic interests are an important driver for its wish to push the EU’s policy towards such ambitious goals.

On 24 September the German Ministry of Defence presented a list detailing the operational readiness of the Bundeswehr's most important military equipment.

The fact that intelligence information has been obtained from Turkey indicates that Germany has applied double standards towards its partners within NATO.

The scandal has also revealed Germany’s desire to become less dependent on the USA in the intelligence sector in spite of the close co-operation between the two countries’ intelligence services

Both the German and the Russian side want the contract to build a fast railway connection from Moscow to Kazan to be concluded.

The current Russian-Ukrainian conflict will not contribute to a change in Germany’s security policy and the shape of the German Armed Forces.