The Gas Directive Amendment and Nord Stream 2: Legal and Political Consequences
The Gas Directive Amendment and Nord Stream 2: Legal and Political Consequences
Author(s): Bartosz Bieliszczuk, Szymon Zaręba
Subject(s): Governance, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, EU-Legislation, Geopolitics, Transport / Logistics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Nord Stream 2; European Union; EU gas directive; Russia’s political goals; gas supply;
Summary/Abstract: The amended EU gas directive (GD) might impede the use of Nord Stream 2 in Gazprom’s monopolistic practices and for Russia’s political goals; however, the interpretation and implementation of the directive still remain crucial parts of the puzzle. This creates a challenge for Poland to ensure that Germany, the country responsible for overseeing Nord Stream 2 in the EU, abides by the directive’s provisions.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2019
- Language: English
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