"When two quarrel, the third is compelled to stay in the cold". The last gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine, its consequences and lessons learned for both countries and the EU were the focus of a discussion organised on 19 February by Manuel Sarrazin, member of the EU Committee of the Bundestag. Contributions were made by Elena Kropatcheva (IFSH), Dr Norbert Verweyen (RWE Supply & Trading, Market Design & Regulatory Affairs) and Dr Peter Danylow, Director of the East and Central European Association. It was stressed inter alia that energy issues do not have only an economic significance, but also strongly involve security aspects. Moreover, gas relations between Russia and Ukraine also reflect the domestic political situation in these two countries.

Contact: Dr. des. Elena Kropatcheva