Competition under Control: A Perspective on the Application of EU Law to Nord Stream 2
Competition under Control: A Perspective on the Application of EU Law to Nord Stream 2

Author(s): Bartosz Bieliszczuk
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Gazprom; energetics; Europe; European Law; gas; Russia
Summary/Abstract: Applying the EU’s Third Energy Package rules to Nord Stream 2 is possible, but Russia has tools to sidestep the regulations. If that happens, access to the pipeline for exporters independent of Gazprom and the Russian state would be illusory. The European Commission can prevent this scenario by ensuring the application of EU law not only by amendments to the gas directive but also through political negotiations on the status of Nord Stream 2 and ensuring Russia fulfils the agreement.

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