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European Energy Politics
The Green Transition and EU–Russia Energy Relations
9781035306985 Edward Elgar Publishing
In this timely book, Marco Siddi expertly navigates topics of European energy politics drawing on pressing issues from times of unprecedented crisis. From the war in Ukraine to worsening climate change, he illustrates the intense pressure the EU is under to accelerate its green transition, and explores the potential obstacles that may arise on the road to energy security.
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In this timely book, Marco Siddi expertly navigates topics of European energy politics, drawing on pressing issues from times of unprecedented crisis. From the war in Ukraine to worsening climate change, he illustrates the intense pressure the EU is under to accelerate its green transition, and explores the potential obstacles that may arise on the road to energy security.
Siddi provides a wealth of critical analysis on the rise and decline of EU-Russia energy relations; the nature of the EU’s actorness in both domestic and external energy policy; and the opportunities and challenges of the energy transition for the European continent. The geopolitical consequences of the energy transition are adeptly examined, and the book highlights the critical need for the EU to adopt well-calibrated policies and develop multidimensional international partnerships to obtain access to key supply chains and promote a just global energy transition.
With a comprehensive and thorough analysis of contemporary EU energy policy, this book will prove essential to academics and students interested in international relations, energy policy, regulation and governance, European politics and public policy. It will also be a vital resource to practitioners and diplomats working on energy and climate issues in national ministries, European union institutions, and diverse international organisations.
Siddi provides a wealth of critical analysis on the rise and decline of EU-Russia energy relations; the nature of the EU’s actorness in both domestic and external energy policy; and the opportunities and challenges of the energy transition for the European continent. The geopolitical consequences of the energy transition are adeptly examined, and the book highlights the critical need for the EU to adopt well-calibrated policies and develop multidimensional international partnerships to obtain access to key supply chains and promote a just global energy transition.
With a comprehensive and thorough analysis of contemporary EU energy policy, this book will prove essential to academics and students interested in international relations, energy policy, regulation and governance, European politics and public policy. It will also be a vital resource to practitioners and diplomats working on energy and climate issues in national ministries, European union institutions, and diverse international organisations.
Critical Acclaim
‘This is a fascinating study, which juxtaposes two major factors that have shaped the EU’s energy policy recently: the increasing salience of environmental concerns, which shaped the EU’s Green Deal, and the evolving pattern of the EU’s relations with its previously major supplier Russia. The book is strongly recommended to anyone who is interested in the complexity of the EU''s energy policy and its current evolution.’
– Tatiana Romanova, Saint-Petersburg State University, Russia
‘This book makes it explicit how profoundly different the EU energy policies of the 2020s are compared to the previous decade, documenting how and why the Union''s long-standing relations with Russia came to an end. This will be important to keep in mind in the years to come once EU Member States establish relations with potential hydrogen suppliers.’
– Pami Aalto, Tampere University, Finland
‘A very timely book that offers a fresh and compelling perspective on the evolving EU energy and climate policies in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Through in-depth, acute analysis, Marco Siddi charts the evolution of energy relations between the EU and Russia and convincingly shows the key role that Europe can play in the global green transition.’
– Andrea Prontera, University of Macerata, Italy
‘The book provides a comprehensive look back at European energy policy, explaining how we reached the present moment. Such an understanding is critical to chart a path forward, away from dependence on Russian fossil fuels and through the interdependencies of the new energy era.’
– Samantha Gross, Energy Security and Climate Initiative, Brookings Institution, US
– Tatiana Romanova, Saint-Petersburg State University, Russia
‘This book makes it explicit how profoundly different the EU energy policies of the 2020s are compared to the previous decade, documenting how and why the Union''s long-standing relations with Russia came to an end. This will be important to keep in mind in the years to come once EU Member States establish relations with potential hydrogen suppliers.’
– Pami Aalto, Tampere University, Finland
‘A very timely book that offers a fresh and compelling perspective on the evolving EU energy and climate policies in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Through in-depth, acute analysis, Marco Siddi charts the evolution of energy relations between the EU and Russia and convincingly shows the key role that Europe can play in the global green transition.’
– Andrea Prontera, University of Macerata, Italy
‘The book provides a comprehensive look back at European energy policy, explaining how we reached the present moment. Such an understanding is critical to chart a path forward, away from dependence on Russian fossil fuels and through the interdependencies of the new energy era.’
– Samantha Gross, Energy Security and Climate Initiative, Brookings Institution, US
Contents
Contents:
Preface
1 Introduction: European energy and climate policy and the
green transition
2 Studying European energy policy: concepts, theories and
approaches
3 The EU’s Energy Union: focusing on security and diversification
4 The European Green Deal: shifting the focus to the energy
transition
5 Climate change and the green transition: the new
geopolitical conundrum
6 EU–Russia energy relations: the case of gas trade
7 EU–Russia energy relations amidst war and the green
transition: a paradigm change?
8 Conclusion: the future of European energy policy and
EU–Russia energy relations
Bibliography
Index
Preface
1 Introduction: European energy and climate policy and the
green transition
2 Studying European energy policy: concepts, theories and
approaches
3 The EU’s Energy Union: focusing on security and diversification
4 The European Green Deal: shifting the focus to the energy
transition
5 Climate change and the green transition: the new
geopolitical conundrum
6 EU–Russia energy relations: the case of gas trade
7 EU–Russia energy relations amidst war and the green
transition: a paradigm change?
8 Conclusion: the future of European energy policy and
EU–Russia energy relations
Bibliography
Index
