The Baltic States and Energy Security in Europe — Much Progress Made on a Critical Issue

While there is much about energy that unites Europe, EU member states have different interests when it comes to their energy-related foreign policies, whether it be varying perceptions of the reliability of non-EU sources or a wish to protect considerable energy-related investments and/or land desirable contracts. This paper touches upon some of the most compelling issues that energy security raises, such as the need for diversification of supplies, integration of markets, expansion of strategic interconnectors, creation of adequate replacement capacities, and fulfillment of environmental mandates, as they relate to the Baltic states.