Energy Dilemma: EU in the Gas Trap of the USA and Russia.

Germany and the European Union have found themselves in a difficult situation in the energy sector. On one hand, Donald Trump is trying to force the EU to purchase more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the USA, on the other hand, Russia insists on reviving the 'Nord Stream 2' project. This information is provided by the publication Spiegel.

The use of natural gas has always been a tool of power that exporters have used to their advantage. However, in recent years, Europe has had to let go of these illusions. Initially, supplies from Russia decreased due to the conflict with Ukraine. The EU turned to the West and managed the crisis thanks to American LNG. But now both Europe and the USA find themselves between two unstable states, as Spiegel writes.

After the re-election of Trump, a new energy drama emerged between Europe and the USA. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the EU if it did not start purchasing more oil and gas from America. The European Commission responded that it was ready for negotiations. The departure of Maros Sefcovic to Washington with a 'cooperation package' was one such response.

In February, Brussels proposed that the EU and its members invest in infrastructure for exporting American gas to ensure long-term supplies. It even seemed possible that the project would be financed by German taxpayers. But the USA announced tariffs on car imports, leading to disappointment in Brussels.

Meanwhile, Russia is exerting increasing pressure. Sergey Lavrov stated that the USA and Russia are discussing the possibility of repairing the 'Nord Stream' pipelines in peace talks regarding Ukraine. This confused Brussels.

Voices in the German political and business community have emerged supporting the supply of Russian gas after a peace deal. However, Brussels finds itself in a complicated situation. If the EU continues to plan to abandon Russian gas by 2027, it will depend on the unpredictable actions of the USA. If the EU compromises with Russia, it will depend on two undesirable partners.

It is noted that there has never been a formal ban on supplies of gas from Russia. If the pipes are repaired, supplies can resume at any moment.

The desire to obtain cheap gas from Russia is splitting Europe. The continent risks becoming a plaything in the hands of two major world powers.