2019-12-23 13:35:00
GERMANY REJECTS SANCTIONS
REUTERS - Germany's finance minister and vice chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said Berlin "firmly rejects" U.S. legislation imposing sanctions on firms laying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Europe.
"Such sanctions are a serious interference in the internal affairs of Germany and Europe and their sovereignty. We firmly reject this," Scholz told German broadcaster ARD in comments released on Saturday. But he rejected countermeasures.
"It is now up to the companies involved in the construction of the pipeline to make the next decisions. It is clear to us that we will not accept the imposition of such a sanction, and we will make this clear to the American government," he added.
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Earlier:
2019, December, 20, 10:30:00
NORD STREAM 2 WILL BE COMPLETED
The U.S. has little leverage to prevent the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project between Russia and Germany from being completed, two administration officials said, acknowledging the failure of a years-long effort to head off what officials believe is a threat to European security.
2019, December, 6, 13:50:00
RUSSIA'S GAS FOR EUROPE
Moscow says it does not want a “gas war” with Ukraine like the one in 2009 which led to supply disruptions in many European countries before the current agreement was signed.
2019, December, 6, 13:40:00
DANISH SECTION NORD STREAM 2
"I can confirm the Pioneering Spirit is currently installing the pipeline in Danish waters," the Allseas spokesman said.
