Modern East Germany’s dependence on Russian oil evokes old divisions
Modern East Germany’s dependence on Russian oil evokes old divisions
Author(s): ISABELLE DE POMMEREAUSubject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: war in Ukraine; Russian aggression against Ukraine;
Summary/Abstract: Germany’s decision to pursue the European Union’s plans to stop importing crude oil from Russia has stirred up social tension in the East German town of Schwedt. Despite reassurances from the government in Berlin, the town, which hosts Germany’s largest oil refinery dependent on Russian oil, is fearful of the aftereffects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2022
- Issue No: 06 (54)
- Page Range: 129-136
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF