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Could the European Energy Crisis Become a Debt Crisis?

A discussion as Russia keeps the Nord Stream pipeline closed after planned maintenance.
The Breakdown With NLW Episode
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On today’s episode of “The Breakdown,” NLW looks at the latest in the European energy crisis, including:

  • Gazprom keeping the Nord Stream pipeline closed
  • Russian officials saying the reason for the closure is sanctions
  • Energy bailout plans crystalizing in Germany and the U.K.

See also: First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Languishes Below $20K as Energy Crisis in Europe Worsens


“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsors today is “Razor Red” by Sam Barsh and “The Life We Had” by Moments. Image credit: Itsanan Sampuntarat/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

Could the European Energy Crisis Become a Debt Crisis?