So far, fears of the consequences of the Ukraine war have been diffuse – now they are becoming concrete. This autumn it’s about jobs, heating costs and the anxious question: can we make it through?
The flame must be neither too big nor too small. Not dark with soot either, but bright and blazing. When Annekathrin Hoppe looks out of the window of her town hall, she looks at the torch. If it burns as it should, the mayor and the whole city will know that everything is going according to plan at the PCK refinery. Then all is right with the world in Schwedt.
At least that has been the case for the last few decades. Russian crude oil flowed into the Uckermark via the Druzhba pipeline and was processed into diesel and petrol in the refinery. The torch was a guarantee of stability and modest prosperity. A beacon of hope in an underdeveloped area. But now, they fear in Schwedt, this flame could soon be extinguished.
Source: Stern
Jane Stock is a technology author, who has written for 24 Hours World. She writes about the latest in technology news and trends, and is always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to improve his audience’s experience.
