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Rokita, Jan
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2 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.
Ukraine the loser of the gas dispute
Dziennik newspaper sees Ukraine as the big loser in the gas dispute with Russia. "The new phase of the gas conflict gives an insight into the deeper nature of European politics. Ukraine is becoming isolated in the conflict with the Kremlin. This is the first clear and practical proof that not only the country's economic situation, but also - and above all - its geopolitical situation has worsened. ... Not only will Ukraine not join the EU, Europe's political show of solidarity with Kiev since the Orange Revolution is so weak that it has not even survived the first test."
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Uncoordinated European action
In his column the conservative politician Jan Rokita evaluates the decision of Bulgaria and Hungary last year to take part in the Russian-Italian South Stream gas pipeline project. He explains that in his opinion this was one of the major events of 2008 "because back in 2002 both countries were important partners in the Nabucco pipeline project, the purpose of which was to provide Europe with Caspian gas without Russian involvement. And both countries suddenly changed their minds and joined the Russian South Stream project which is aimed at counteracting the measure to reduce dependence [on Russia]. The Bulgarian government made a complete volte-face on a January night. And this was the night Vladimir Putin spent in Sofia. Hungary's change of opinion, on the other hand, came when Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány spent an evening at the Kremlin in February. ... This puts an end to the myth that in Central Europe [states] act unitedly."
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