Rising energy prices for fossil fuels, the unreliable supply of energy imports during the last winters and - concerning the 12 new members states (NMS) - the demand by the European Union (EU) for developing National Renewable Energy Action Plans have stimulated the national discussion and...

A review into the political trends and dynamics reveals that current energy developments are overwhelmingly influencing the political discourse and security dialogue in many regions. Though energy demands are demonstrating growing tendencies, the confrontation of climate change urges governments...