A large part of the European industry is heavily dependent on Russian energy supplies – and its consequence have tragically been demonstrated every day since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Due to Finland not making payments for gas in roubles – and presumably because of Finland’s NATO membership aspirations –, Gazprom recently turned off the country’s gas tap as well; Poland and Bulgaria had their taps turned off since the end of April. Since 24 February, governments of almost all European... (25.05.2022)