Decoupling from Russian energy: Beyond security, an economic leap for Central and Eastern Europe

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Decoupling from Russian energy: Beyond security, an economic leap for Central and Eastern Europe

Decoupling from Russian energy isn’t just about keeping the lights on. It’s about sparking local industries, drawing investment, and fuelling a more dynamic economy. Energy security used to be an afterthought in Central and Eastern Europe. Natural gas? Russia provided it. Oil? Again, mainly Russian. Decades of deals locked nations into what seemed like a stable arrangement—until it wasn’t.   Today, the region faces a turning point. They can scra…