Atom, Monopol und Diversifikation: Elemente tschechischer Energiepolitik

In: Osteuropa, Band 54, Heft 9-10, S. 180-202

Abstract

The Czech Republic is attempting to increase its room to maneuver in the sphere of energy policy, & to escape from a situation in which it is unilaterally dependent on others. The Czech pipeline network has been connected up with the West European system, & the country has diversified its oil & natural gas imports. The most important part of this strategy, though, is the expansion of nuclear energy. The plan is to turn the state-owned company CEZ into the leading player in the Central European market, & the Czech Republic into a key location for the production of energy in Europe. This strategy is controversial, both as a domestic policy & as part of Czech foreign policy. Its strongest supporters are political forces with a skeptical attitude to EU integration. 3 Tables, 3 Figures, 1 Map. Adapted from the source document.