The Russian Pipe Dream, A case study on the influence of the European Commission in the cancellation of the South Stream gas pipeline
Journal: Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University)
Year: 2018

This thesis researches to what extend the European Commission has showcased successful policy entrepreneurship in the cancellation of the South Stream gas pipeline. This Russian pipeline was cancelled by Russia in 2014, after the annexation of the Crimea had heightened tensions between Russia and the EU. Russia blamed the European Commission for obstructing the project. The European Commission was opposed to the project, but a number of participating Member States supported the project.&#13;\nTh