Will an EU oil embargo put the lights out at Schwedt’s refinery?
By DW
07 May 2022 |
5:17 pm
As EU member states push for a Russian oil embargo, Germany's PCK Schwedt refinery is facing an uncertain future. It runs wholly on Russian imports, and many locals aren't so sure alternatives can be found in time.
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