Prohibiting Russian Gas, Falling into U.S. LNG Dependence: The EU's Energy Dilemma Has Never Escaped the Quagmire of Great Power Politics!
Last night, the EU's Vice President for Climate, Ribera, warned against over-reliance on U.S. LNG. After the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Europe's energy purchases from the U.S. have surged. It also pledged to purchase $750 billion worth of U.S. energy products before 2028. The EU officially approved a complete ban on Russian natural gas starting in 2027, while requiring member states to promote diversification of energy supply and eliminate dependence on a single source of energy.
[Sarcastic] The EU swings its fist to ban Russian natural gas while simultaneously panicking about being trapped by U.S. LNG. This awkward situation is a perfect example of an energy version of "getting out of the wolf's mouth only to fall into the tiger's jaws." From dependence on Russian energy to being subjected to exorbitant U.S. prices, the root cause is the consequence of Europe giving up energy independence. For centuries, it has always been a vassal in the game of great powers. Now, while loudly proclaiming an autonomous energy alliance, it still remains led by the U.S., with so-called energy diversification merely serving as self-consolation for jumping from one dependency to another.
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