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OSW Commentary | | Piotr Buras

The Berlin Republic and the real end of the post-war era

In the post-war era, Germany has undergone a deep change almost like clockwork every two decades. In 1949, the foundations were laid for the establishment of the two German states: the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic…
OSW Report | | Konrad Popławski

Germanys stance on the European Unions Multi-Annual Financial Framework for 2014–2020 Background and interests

The aim of this report is to look at the EU budget from the point of view of Germany as one of the greatest beneficiaries of EU policies. The text presents the significance of particular budget items for Germany, such as the Common…
OSW Commentary | | Konrad Mazur

German companies strengthen their cooperation with Russian gas suppliers

It is possible that while establishing the details of cooperation between the Russian and German companies, Russia will try to put pressure on Germany to give up competing projects such as Nabucco. However, a well-diversified German energy…
OSW Commentary | | Anna Kwiatkowska

Forerunners or scaremongers Germany to abandon nuclear power

The German government’s final decision to abandon nuclear power as of 2022 has been expected for months. However, instead of calming the waters, providing solutions and answering the question ‘What next?’, it has only fanned the flames.…
OSW Commentary | | Justyna Gotkowska

No more compulsory engagement The emancipation of German security policy

Germany’s stance, apart from finishing off a certain process, is also setting a starting point for a discussion inside Germany about its military engagement in international security policy. This will bring about a more assertive and…
OSW Commentary | | Marta Zawilska-Florczuk

Ordnung muss nicht sein Developments on the German political scene

The largest and most popular parties so far – the CDU and the SPD – are losing the voters' confidence and support, whereas the parties associated with protest movements are gaining prominence. Moreover, the German political scene is…
OSW Studies | | Artur Ciechanowicz, Marta Zawilska-Florczuk

One country two societies Germany twenty years after reunification

Germany became reunited through the incorporation of the East German federal states to the then Federal Republic of Germany. The West German point of view is predominant in public discourse regarding this issue, which is manifested through…
OSW Commentary | | Anna Kwiatkowska

The natural resources deficit the implications for German politics

The alarming assessments of German analysts anticipate a rapid shrinkage of oil reserves and a sharp rise in oil prices, which in the longer term will affect the economic and political systems of importer countries. Concerns about the…