ESN MEP Markus Buchheit explains:
“Europe must not continue maneuvering itself into an ideological dead end. Instead of importing expensive LNG that ultimately comes from Russian sources anyway, the EU needs a pragmatic strategy to secure its energy supply, economic stability, and industrial strength. A realignment of energy policy is the prerequisite for economic recovery and security of supply. Symbolic measures cannot protect Europe’s prosperity—only a policy based on security of supply and competitiveness.”