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Bijl, Anton (2015)

The consequences of trading natural gas with Russia for a Common Energy Policy

Master thesis | International Relations (MA)

The important role of Russia in satisfying European gas demand and the subsequent gas disruptions in 2006 and 2009 have scrutinized the role of Russia in developing a Common Energy Policy for the EU. Those skeptical of Russian influence have emphasized the threats to the internal market and the security of supply in constructing new pipeline infrastructure for the trade of gas. This research determines that the perceived threats to the internal market and the security of supply are unjustified. In addition, pragmatic economic interests have incentivized actors to oppose Nord Stream and South Stream.

energy policy

natural gas

Russia

European Union

Pipelines

Common Energy Policy

Nord Stream

South Stream

Author

Bijl, Anton

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

European Union Studies

Supervisors

Correlje, Aad

ECTS Credits

20

Language

en