The Ukraine war has strengthened Europe’s resolve to reduce its dependence on Russian energy resources. As a result, the position of energy-rich countries in North Africa, especially Algeria and Libya, has been strengthened as key alternatives. Increasing North Africa’s share of European gas imports – given the proximity to the region and the current pipeline infrastructure – is both economically and logistically reasonable, but it poses serious challenges and unpleasant political questions. Algeria’s high energy potential is one of the most important options available to European and Western …

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