Economist Podcasts Joule of denial: Russia’s energy games
Sep 13, 2022
In this insightful discussion, Matt Steinglass, Deputy Europe Editor for The Economist, and Avantika Chilkoti, International Correspondent, dive into the geopolitics of energy amid the Ukraine conflict. They address Vladimir Putin's strategy of weaponizing gas supplies to pressure Europe and the measures taken by nations to secure energy stability. The conversation also touches on the disruption of Ukraine's surrogacy industry, highlighting personal stories of resilience. Their analysis reveals the interconnectedness of energy policy and humanitarian crises.
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Russia's Energy War
- Russia is using energy as a weapon against Europe, by limiting gas supplies.
- This tactic aims to weaken European support for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.
Coordinated Response
- European countries should coordinate their responses to the energy crisis.
- Individual country-level measures are less effective than a unified EU approach.
Country-Level Responses
- Germany has spent €95 billion on interventions like child benefits and electricity price breaks.
- France has spent €64 billion, freezing gas prices and subsidizing petrol.