Axel Ockenfels has been a new member of the Specialist Group for Regulatory Issues (WAR) of the Bundesnetzagentur for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway since 1 July. The WAR is made up of scientists from various fields relevant to the activities of the Bundesnetzagentur. The WAR is an independent body that advises the Bundesnetzagentur on important regulatory policy issues. The statements of the WAR are publicly accessible.