The Moldovan Gas Crisis: Causes and Consequences
The Moldovan Gas Crisis: Causes and Consequences
Author(s): Jakub Pieńkowski, Maciej Zaniewicz
Subject(s): Politics, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, Security and defense
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Moldova; gas; energy; policy; crisis; Russia; foreign policy;
Summary/Abstract: In October, Russia created an energy crisis in Moldova to stop the reform of its gas sector and to undermine public trust in its pro-EU authorities. Moldova survived the crisis with the support of the EU and Ukraine. On 29 October, however, Moldova concluded a new five-year gas supply contract with Gazprom at the cost of postponing energy market reforms. Poland and Moldova’s EU allies can use this time to help immunise the local energy sector against further politically motivated Russian pressure.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 3
- Publication Year: 2021
- Language: English
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