Opinion piece

Europe needs energy solidarity — not a North-South rift

The bloc must urgently implement a compensation scheme to prevent Putin from dividing member countries.

Publishing date: 26 July 2022
Authors: Simone Tagliapietra

Publication name: Politico Europe
Publication date: 26 July 2022
Theme: Macroeconomic policy and governance Energy and climate policy
Keyword: energy
Country: Germany Russia
Language: English

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