The assumption that the EU is hamstrung in its dealings with Moscow because German business is beholden to Russian companies is false. There is no special German–Russian business link.It is becoming something of an international obsession to view German businesses as a special breed with a unique relationship with Russia. There are several misconceptions behind this assumption. The British debate on how to position the UK both within a struggling EU and vis-à-vis an aggressive Russian leadership is adversely affected by these misconceptions.First, there is no such thing as a German special approach to business with Russia because there is …read more
The Myth of Special German Business Ties with Russia
