Challenges in the Face of Crisis

The current energy crisis triggered by the actions of Russia and Gazprom has made EU leaders acutely aware of the importance of the security pillar. In the face of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and Russia’s use of energy commodities as a political weapon, the causes of the current crisis and the threats posed by gas supplies from Russia are now clear for all to see. The European Union has realised that it is necessary to take decisive action to ensure safe and secure gas supplies from diversified sources independent of the Russian supplier.