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Droughts were severe in Europe last year. They threatened major trade routes such as the Rhein in Germany and the Po in Italy. And they also caused severe declines in hydropower electricity output. For example, in Spain, hydropower output dropped by almost half because of the droughts. All this might repeat this year as well.
I suppose sabotaging North Stream's pipelines wasn't such a novel idea.
But in my opinion, Europe already had cheaper energy from Russia.
originally posted by: gortex
a reply to: vNex92
I suppose sabotaging North Stream's pipelines wasn't such a novel idea.
Although Nord Stream was never opened so not really a loss , Putin's actions made it obsolete before the sabotage.
But in my opinion, Europe already had cheaper energy from Russia.
Yes they did and what a mistake that turned out to be , silly Europe.
Yes they did and what a mistake that turned out to be
originally posted by: gortex
a reply to: M5xaz
We in the UK get most of our gas from Norway so we aren't reliant on the US.
It was a loss for Europe and Europeans.
There was a reason for Europe to trade with Russia for their cheaper Energy.
originally posted by: gortex
a reply to: vNex92
It was a loss for Europe and Europeans.
That's a problem for the EU , as we are no longer a part of the EU I have sympathy with their predicament and wish them luck.
There was a reason for Europe to trade with Russia for their cheaper Energy.
Yeah , compliance although Putin pushed it a little to far by invading Ukraine so not even the EU could let that slip.