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The large population growth as well as the increase demand of energy per capita poses severe problems to the Southern Mediterranean countries. The basic trend scenario (laissez faire) leads to an explosion of the demand and may induce instabilities in the region. A more sustainable scenario is possible but requires a concerted political action of all countries involved.