Re: Germans are looking to firewood for energy as natural gas prices soar
Azerbaijan ships in large quantities of pipeline gas to the EU, and the pipeline goes through Georgia. And back in 2008, there was a conflict between Russia and Georgia. Since the current regime in Georgia is not very hostile to Russia, the chances are very low. But still I won't rule out the possibilities. Nigeria and the Maghreb countries (especially Algeria) are also important sources of gas to the EU, and these countries are politically very volatile. Only stable suppliers are United States, Qatar and Australia.
Exactly, all the alternative sources they have are too risky and unstable. Georgia itself is a complicated situation that at least 3 fractions are fighting each other over power, some are pro-Russia so obviously they will want to prevent such export to EU.
I would say that Georgia is a pro EU country. I think that Germany is very popular destination for Georgians and I know some German companies who hired Georgian staff and operate from there. I have spent a month or two in the capital of Georgia and I have a good hopes, older generation very much likes people from EU and America too, young generation pretty much wants it to be a country like EU.
That's what I can say from my experience, hope someone will confirm this who has been in Georgia.
Btw Germany isn't in terrible situation right now. Recently I was in Ireland and returned in Germany, food prices are still good, it's hot in gyms, stores, etc. I'm in Bavaria and can't say that anyone is really worried. People work like before and life continues on. Oh, and no oil problems in supermarkts too, I'll update you guys with the prices