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Germany under fire from neighbors for its dependence on Russian energy

by Stephen Beard

Aug 3, 2022

Fear that Russia may terminate all natural gas flows to Europe's largest economy is causing friction among EU countries.

Some countries in Eastern Europe objected to Germany building ties with Russia around natural gas imports via the Nord Stream pipeline. Now, Germany is scrambling to prepare for additional supply cuts.

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Yes, the Brexit is about immigration

by Golda Arthur

Jun 24, 2016

But it's not what you're thinking.

A young couple painted as EU flags protest on outside Downing Street against the United Kingdom's decision to leave the EU following the referendum on June 24, 2016 in London, United Kingdom.

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