PM: Consequences of EU Energy Plan on South Stream Unclear

Brussels, 21 March - EU leaders agreed in Brussels on Friday to step up efforts to reduce the bloc's energy dependence on Russia in the wake of the Ukraine crisis. Touching on the planned South Stream gas pipeline carrying Russian gas to Europe, Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek said the decision did not bring any concrete consequences for now.

Brussels, Belgium Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek talks to reporters after the EU summit. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek talks to reporters after the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek talks to reporters after the EU summit. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek talks to reporters after the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek talks to reporters after the EU summit. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek talks to reporters after the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek talks to reporters after the EU summit. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek talks to reporters after the EU summit.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek takes part in an EU summit dedicated to the Ukraine crisis and the establishment of a banking union. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek takes part in an EU summit dedicated to the Ukraine crisis and the establishment of a banking union.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek takes part in an EU summit dedicated to the Ukraine crisis and the establishment of a banking union. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek takes part in an EU summit dedicated to the Ukraine crisis and the establishment of a banking union.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek takes part in an EU summit dedicated to the Ukraine crisis and the establishment of a banking union. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Brussels, Belgium
Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek takes part in an EU summit dedicated to the Ukraine crisis and the establishment of a banking union.
Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

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