CIDOB opinion I

The prospect of the completion of Nord Stream 2 provides a moment for the EU and the US to reassess their approach to Russian pipeline strategies, and to consider instead developing their own proactive plan. [...] The completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline will not end the controversy over the project. [...] The focus will just shift from the imposition of sanctions against the construction to the application of EU energy law. [...] Nevertheless, the completion of the pipeline will not end the controversy over the project. [...] The focus will just shift from the imposition of sanctions against the construction to the application of EU energy law.