On Saturday, September 24, 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the creation of a new fossil fuel alliance between the two states. To prepare for winter and provide its population with energy, Germany sought to create new alliances with middle-eastern states rich in fossil fuels. It found success in Saudi Arabia. Experts say that "Saudi Arabia, which has vast regions suitable for cheap solar power generation, is seen as a particularly suitable supplier of hydrogen, they said." However, this alliance has raised eyebrows in the international community because of the killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Scholz claims to have discussed human rights issues with the Crown Prince but was unwilling to disclose any details. Germany is between a rock and a hard place are between a rock and a hard place as it scrambles in desperation to stay afloat economically by having a reliable supply of energy. Germany understands the risks of not having a good supply of fossil fuels and oil, but are they willing to bow to governments that violate human rights in order to survive? It'll be interesting to see how Germany balances its fight and rhetoric for the protection of human rights across the world while being able to remain a relevant economic power in the E.U. and the world with the help of Saudi oil and fossil fuels.
Germany secures more gas shipments as chancellor visits Gulf (msn.com)
By: Andres Perez Delgadillo
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