EKSPANSJA GAZPROMU NA NIEMIECKI RYNEK ENERGETYCZNY W OKRESIE RZĄDÓW ANGELI MERKEL 2005- 2015.

The article presents the expansion of the Russian gas potentate, Gazprom, in Germany. Owing to special power relations between Moscow and Berlin, the Kremlin can realize its political and economic goals. Gas trade brings enormous profits to the budget of the Russian Federation, and moreover is an element of regaining influence over Europe by Putin's team. Through presence at the largest gas market in the EU, a company controlled by the Kremlin can be simultaneously present in the EU energy system. Excellent business relations with Germany resulted in Gazprom being the largest contractor of European gas companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]