Center for Security Studies

No. 159: The EU’s Policy to Secure Gas Supplies

No. 159: The EU’s Policy to Secure Gas Supplies

Author(s): Oliver Geden, Jonas Grätz
Editor(s): Christian Nünlist
Series Editor(s): Christian Nünlist, Matthias Bieri
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Issue: 159
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2014

Amidst growing tensions with Russia, attention has returned to the security of Europe’s gas supply. In the past, the EU has achieved successes in developing the infrastructure between member states, but not in diversifying its suppliers. An escalating crisis in Ukraine might catalyze integration. Switzerland can further improve its security of supply through close cooperation with neighboring states.

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Enlarged view:
Gas Pipelines in Europe 2014
Enlarged view:
Diversification of Natural Gas by European Countries 2013
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