Future uncertain for TAP and DESFA, following European Parliament vote

Azerbaijan's authorities reacted angrily to a resolution from the European Parliament regarding the country's record on human rights.

Some analysts considered that some energy projects involving Azerbaijan and Europe could be affected by the deadlock in the relations between the two parts.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Human rights: Russia, Azerbaijan and Angola http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-human-rights-russia-azerbaijan-and-angola/

ESO: Background information: Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Greek gas transmission system operator DESFA by SOCAR http://www.europeansources.info/record/mergers-commission-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-proposed-acquisition-of-greek-gas-transmission-system-operator-desfa-by-socar/

ESO: Background information: TAP pipeline secures exemption from Third Energy Package http://www.europeansources.info/record/tap-pipeline-secures-exemption-from-third-energy-package/

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