Transparency with Positive Conclusion of Nord Stream Clarification - Nord Stream 2 Probe Reveals Deep Russian Influence in German Politics
The Nord Stream inquiry committee was set up by the state parliament in May 2022. Its task was to investigate how the regional government supported the pipeline’s construction and whether Russian interests shaped political decisions. The committee’s findings revealed that Nord Stream 2 was never a standard commercial project, with most decisions handled at the highest executive level.
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline never became operational due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The investigation has exposed how Russian-linked entities maintained persistent influence over German political and economic decisions. The committee’s findings are expected to serve as a benchmark for preventing similar interference in the future.
