Nord Stream II, the new pipeline that will transport Russian gas to Germany is keeping the international community busy. On 23 May, KIVI and Netherlands Atlantic Youth will bring together experts from Clingendael and Window on Russia as well as representatives from the United States and Germany on stage.

Since its inception, enthusiasm and support has changed in many countries. Russian aggression in Ukraine, sustainability of European energy supplies and the closure of the Groningen gas field, for example, are all finding common ground in this geopolitical debate. Whereas the Netherlands and Germany believe it is a purely economic activity, President Trump expresses his outrage at the interplay of economic and security interests vis-à-vis Russia.

The presentations and discussion will be in English.

Speakers

Alex Krijger, introduction on behalf of Atlantic Commission, Krijger & Partners
Hella Rottenberg on behalf of Raam op Rusland(https://www.raamoprusland.nl/auteurs/3-hella-rottenberg)
Coby van der Linde on behalf of Clingendael International Energy Programme(https://www.clingendaelenergy.com/about_us/staff/member/coby-van-der-linde)
David Swalley on behalf of the State Department of the US Embassy in The Hague
René Cuperus on behalf of Germany Institute Amsterdam, UvA