Specifically, many European nations are dependent on Russian energy supplies.
Two-thirds of Germany’s gas comes from Russia, and the originalNord Stream pipelineis currently still in operation.
Now, the second pipeline will be reassessed by the government in light of recent events.
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This dependency in a newly unstable European landscape has caused leaders to reassess future plans.
The Renewable Energy Sources Act had already set a goal of using all renewable electricity by 2040.
An amendment announced this past week will shorten the timeline to 2035.
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Coal-fired plants are already planned to be eliminated by 2030.
Wind and solar energy will be amped up to meet the country’s needs.
The German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has described renewable electricity sources as the energy of freedom, reportsReuters.
Regardless of geopolitics, such energy sources certainly are more self-reliant.
Dependence on Russian energy is likely going to be a big problem as the situation in Europe escalates.
Some nations like France are less reliant.
We will diversify our energy system.
We will not buy Russian coal and gas in such an amount in the future.
However, immediate actions will be difficult to take given thelevel of reliance.
