German government decisions may be influenced by the nation's industrial demands for cheap gas from Russia, implying a prioritization of economic relations over geopolitical stance.

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German government decisions may be influenced by the nation's industrial demands for cheap gas from Russia, implying a prioritization of economic relations over geopolitical stance.

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German government decisions might prioritize industrial demands for affordable Russian gas over geopolitical factors.

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"'So what is going on inside the German government?' EuroIntelligence asked. Its most convincing conclusion is that 'Scholz is surrounded by, or talking to, people who want to reset German-Russian relations after the war.' German industry demands cheap gas to remain competitive and to ensure economic prosperity. EuroIntelligence thus believes to see in Germany a 'fusion of foreign and economic policy with the explicit goal of maximizing corporate exports.' Russia’s war on Ukraine 'is a major disturbance to Germany’s industrial strategy. A reset is the only plausible explanation we have why Scholz is hesitating.'"

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Germany Pursues a Hidden Agenda With Russia

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Germany's industrial sector requires a steady supply of affordable gas.
Geopolitical stances in international affairs can sometimes be influenced by economic interests.
Russia is known to provide cheap gas, which is a key resource for many countries.
The German government's decisions might be influenced by the country's industrial needs.

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Reasons for Germany to be friendly to Russia in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
Reasons not to help Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
Economic reasons for Germany to be friendly to Russia in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war

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Reasons for Germany to be friendly to Russia
International support to Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
Germany support to Ukraine in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
Russia - Ukraine
Germany support to Russia in the context of the Russia - Ukraine war
International support in the context of Russia-Ukraine conflict