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European Energy Security Priorities 2016

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March 2016
Michael Leigh 

This podcast is performed by Michael Leigh. As we enter 2016, Europe's energy situation will face many political and security challenges. Sir Michael Leigh will review in this presentation the goals of European Commission’s energy union and discuss some of the political obstacles that will need to be overcome if it is to advance. Much of this relates to Russia, given the push to diversify sources, and the tensions over Nord Stream II among other mounting pressures. Michael Leigh will also look at energy developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and their implications for the region and Europe.

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