The European Union's dependence on the Russian Federation for fossil fuels and the possible transition to renewable energy sources

The topic of the bachelor thesis is the analysis of Europe's dependence on fossil fuel imports, mainly from Russia, and the question whether this dependence can be minimised by switching to renewable energy sources. The aim of the thesis is to answer two research questions: firstly, whether it is possible to completely eliminate dependence on fossil fuel imports from Russia, and secondly, whether it is possible to switch to renewable energy sources only without jeopardising the economic stability of the European Union. In order to answer these questions, I will first review the energy policy of Europe as a whole, focusing on its development since the end of the Second World War and the subsequent oil crises. I then look at energy relations with Russia and their development. The methodology of the thesis is based on the analysis of relevant sources such as scientific studies, academic articles, statistical data and reports of international organizations. The next step is the analysis of available alternative energy sources and their potential for reducing Europe's dependence on fossil fuel imports from Russia. I then analyse the available alternative energy sources and their potential for reducing Europe's dependence on fossil fuel imports from Russia. Finally, I conclude with recommendations on how to achieve energy security.