Nord Stream 2: a new gas pipeline for Europe or a geopolitical trap for Ukraine?

Summary: Due to Nord Stream 2 Ukraine would probably lose its revenues from transit fees and it may receive less political support from other European Countries regarding the ongoing conflict with Russia. That´s why Ukraine strongly opposes Nord Stream 2 and tries to convince other European countries (especially Germany) that Nord Stream 2 is a… Read More Nord Stream 2: a new gas pipeline for Europe or a geopolitical trap for Ukraine?

March 16, 2019 waltschewLeave a comment

Reasons behind the support of Germany, Austria and the Netherlands for Nord Stream 2

Building on my last blog post, this post will try to identify and explain the reasons of the supporter group in Europe for the gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 (NS2). Summary Supporting countries are Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. First of all it is important to recognize that for this group of countries NS2 is… Read More Reasons behind the support of Germany, Austria and the Netherlands for Nord Stream 2

February 28, 2019March 8, 2019 waltschewLeave a comment

Central European Perspectives on Nord Stream 2

Summary Germany, Austria and the Netherlands are supporting the pipeline project Nord Stream 2 due to their economic and financial involvement. Switzerland has no clear position. In the case of Germany there are different positions between and among the government and opposition parties.

February 15, 2019March 8, 2019 waltschewLeave a comment

Nord Stream 2 Project: A clash of energy security, market & geostrategy in Europe

Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Masters of Public Policy student research project with OSW, Warsaw, 2019

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Nord Stream 2: a new gas pipeline for Europe or a geopolitical trap for Ukraine?

Reasons behind the support of Germany, Austria and the Netherlands for Nord Stream 2

Central European Perspectives on Nord Stream 2