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Jakub Ferenčík has written a blog on German dependence on Russian gas. In his post he discusses how the German government's initially positive intention to tie Russia to Europe through economic intergation for political stability has backfired and resulted in the opposite. It mentions the role of former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, who contributed significantly to Germany's dependence on Russian supplies, and the circumstances surrounding the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The second part analyses the legacy of former Chancellor Merkel and her failure to perceive Russian expansionist tendencies.

Our researcher Kateřina Davidová is featured in an article by iRozhlas.cz, which focuses on what the new German government headed by Social Democrat Olaf Scholz promises to do when he replaces outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday after 16 years. What to expect from the new government in Berlin?

Our research fellow Vít Havelka gave an interview for ČT24 about the meeting between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

EUROPEUM's director Vladimír Bartovic commented on the release of measures against the spread of coronavirus in the EU on the Slovak television TA3.

Vít Havelka was talking about the meeting of Donald Tusk with German chancellor Merkel a French president Emmanuel Macron.

Our Vladimír Bartovic has commented on the summit of EU leaders and their take on migration policy.

Our Martin Michelot commented the cooperation between Germany and France.

Our director Vladimir Bartovic, in an interview for ČT24, commented the results of the German federal election.