Europe Stands Divided on Gazprom's Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

摘要

Nord Stream 2 - Gazprom's pipeline project to twin the existing Nord Stream pipeline between Russia and Germany via the Baltic Sea, is dividing European nations and European Union (EU) institutions - with one group cheering on the resultant cheap gas, and the other group fearing Russia's increased grip on the region. Proponents and supporters of the project argue that Germany and neighboring countries will get cheap, reliable gas from Russia that will complement - not replace - gas from existing supply routes.