17:24 18.04.2014

South Stream pipeline shouldn't be built – EP resolution

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The European Parliament (EP) has declared that the South Stream pipeline shouldn't be built and has urged the EU to help Ukraine resolve its gas disputes with Russia.

According to the resolution adopted in Strasbourg during the last EP plenary session on Thursday, there is "an urgent need for a strong common energy security policy (an Energy Union), with the aim of reducing the EU’s dependency on Russian oil and gas, including the diversification of energy supply, the full implementation of the Third Energy Package and the possibility of suspending gas imports when necessary."

"[EP] takes the view that the South Stream pipeline should not be built, and that other sources of supply should be made available," EP says.

In addition, the resolution reads that EU assistance to Ukraine in securing reverse-flow supply through further diversification, enhanced energy efficiency and effective interconnections with the EU " will strengthen Ukraine against political and economic pressures."

"[EP] welcomes the initial measures adopted by the Commission to enable Ukraine to tackle an energy crisis should Russia cut gas supplies to the country, and urges the Council and the Commission to assist and support Kyiv in its efforts to resolve the long-standing gas dispute with Moscow," reads the resolution.

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