The narrative of reducing dependence on Russian gas is framed as a matter of strategic necessity, leading to a specific timeline (2027 ban) and policy intervention. This framing, while necessary for policy action, centers the geopolitical conflict on energy supply and market access. A critical pattern observed is the use of dependency as a moral or strategic imperative to justify market restructuring. The inherent tension described—balancing market stability (avoiding further scarcity) against g...