Structural Shifts in European Union Industry and Energy Supply as a Sign of Governance System Degradation
EDN: GUAVZZ
Abstract
This article presents the results of a study examining the development of the European Union's energy supply structure and policy aimed at achieving the goals of ensuring high growth rates of renewable energy production and reducing energy dependence. It also provides a detailed analysis of the priorities and transformation of the management decision-making mechanism in the context of global climate change and a fundamentally new geopolitical situation.
About the Authors
M. N. Kulapov
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail N. Kulapov — Doctor of Sciences (Economics), Professor
Moscow
M. Yu. Morekhanova
Saratov Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marina Yu. Morekhanova — Candidate of Sciences (Sociology), Institute of Agrarian Problems
Saratov
P. A. Sergeev
Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO RAS)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pavel A. Sergeev — Doctor of Sciences (Economics), Leading Researcher
Moscow
N. N. Urayev
OKB KP Joint-Stock Company
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikolai N. Urayev — Doctor of Sciences (Economics), Associate Professor, Head
Moscow
D. V. Sheloumov
Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dmitry V. Sheloumov — Candidate of Sciences (Economics), Deputy Director
Moscow
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Kulapov M.N., Morekhanova M.Yu., Sergeev P.A., Urayev N.N., Sheloumov D.V. Structural Shifts in European Union Industry and Energy Supply as a Sign of Governance System Degradation. Territory Development. 2026;(1 (43)):8-17. (In Russ.) EDN: GUAVZZ
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