Tag: European Union

  • EU Assessments of the Iberian Blackout

    On April 28, Spain lost roughly 60% of its electricity generation capacity in less than five seconds. The blackout shut down critical infrastructure including transportation and communications networks, stranded travelers, and caused other widespread disruptions, some of which lasted for days. Officials continue to investigate what might have produced the blackout. So far, it does

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  • Protests in Georgia: A Conversation With Anna Dolidze

    Amid ongoing large-scale demonstrations in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi, the Center for the National Interest hosted a special discussion on May 15 with Anna Dolidze, leader of Georgia’s opposition party “For the People.” Protestors are objecting to a draft law on media and non-governmental organizations that requires the groups to register as “pursuing the interests of

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  • Europe’s Energy Crisis and the War in Ukraine

    Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine—and its recent decision to halt natural gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria—have provoked searching debates surrounding Europe’s energy dependence on Russia, economic and political vulnerabilities, European climate goals, and policy options to ensure secure and affordable access to energy. How quickly can Europe (and especially Germany) reduce existing energy imports

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