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Gazogin divides Europe and annoys the United States. Already, Berlin politicians are increasingly criticizing this economic project, which has failed the federal government.
US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenel joined this position in May and set two goals: to reduce Iran's European concerns and to divert construction of the pipeline. " North Stream 2 ". He reached the first goal and approached the second.
The Berlin government coalition loses support for this project, which is to provide more Russian gas to Europe. Grenelle realizes it with pleasure.
Germany and the whole of Europe are showing growing opposition to North Stream 2,
– he says in an interview with Handelsblatt.
The German Federal Government is protected from this resistance: "Nord Stream -2" can enhance security of supply in Europe, "said the Foreign Ministry, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Economy explained: "The limitation of gas supplies from Russia to Europe is a" senseless policy ". But the coalition is increasingly disturbed
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At least technically, "Half Night Stream 2" advance, as evidenced by the "Pioneering Spirit", a sea monster, a steel monster. The fake ship active in the oceans from August 2016, with its 382 meters long and 123 meters wide for the largest ships in the world
A few days ago, this ship via Denmark has gained the Baltic Sea. This week, "Pioneer Innovation" will begin laying pipes for the "North Stream-2" located near the Finnish coast.
Ship "Pioneering Spirit" / Photo allseas.com
This project worth 9.5 billion euros is expected to double the power The pipeline "Nord Stream" launched in 2011 and transported on the Baltic Sea over a distance of 1,200 kilometers, or even more Russian gas up to Greifswald. Next year already, this construction, conducted mainly by Russia and Germany, can be completed.
But the nearer the end of the work, the stronger the resistance becomes. As soon as the European Parliament asked for the construction to be stopped. The European Commission also has an opponent. Eastern Europeans have somehow outraged this project for many years. Critics worry about Europe's dependence
Critics of the North Stream-2 are the only ones to fear that this pipeline will increase Europe's energy dependence vis-à-vis of Russia. Why do we have to give Putin more power over Europe? Germany and its invincible loyalty to the new gas pipeline remained alone. Especially since the Russian "gun policy" in the sea of Azov has once again demonstrated to the world how the Kremlin was shamelessly using its "strong right" against its sushi. Read also: the failure of Germany's foreign policy But, despite all the resentment of Moscow, the federal government the government emphasizes that energy relations are a stabilizing element of relations with Russia. And as Germany is already at least for economic reasons, it is very interesting that the North Stream 2 project will succeed. Russia made a grave mistake by attacking the two ships in the Azov Sea and capturing their team, However, he does not just want to meet the demands of the United States, Ukraine and even his own party. about the stopping of the North Stream 2. The question is simply how long it will be able to last. this line? North Stream 2 has become the object of a geopolitical game for minerals and spheres of influence. We fear that Russia will receive a reward for its actions in Crimea and in the Azov Sea, for the illegal arrest of Ukrainian military and for cyber-attacks perpetrated everywhere. Around the world – a reward in the form of new gas contracts, Already in the coming year, the Americans will be able to support their words by sanctions, fear the German diplomats. American interests can be easily followed: The United States wants to send its own gas to Europe and to seize market sectors in Russia . But it would be wrong to consider this conflict solely through the prism of the "America first" policy. As for the gas pipeline, it is not America, that is, Germany is isolating itself. More and more German politicians are beginning to understand this: We can not deny the possibility of introducing new sanctions and we must also define the supply of gas. Given the political situation, investors in North Stream-2 should be wondering if they have invested their money well – and should not they be better off with the project? The new head of the CDU, Annegrint Cramp-Carrenbauer, also distances herself from the project. "North Stream 2". Cancel this project, although, in his words, is "too radical", but it is possible to establish "how much gas must be sent through this pipeline." Even the social democrats who see themselves as "the successors of Eastern politics" are beginning to express doubts. We started reacting too late to political criticism, This criticism is directed against German self-awareness as a multilateral medieval force: Germany, as its opponents of the pipeline say, willingly asks for solidarity from others, but in the main foreign policy Thematic issues defend their own interests, regardless of their neighbors and their partners. The "North Stream 2" is identical to "Germany first". In reality, the European Union would have wanted to overcome this "selfishness of resources": in reaction to the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the Europeans in 2015 agreed on a common energy policy . Their main idea was – to reduce dependence on Russian gas . "North Stream-2" does not fit into this idea. See also: International Space Station: Three counters to death? The conflict is in a bind. In addition, at a meeting of EU energy ministers Wednesday, according to European diplomats, no progress has been made. Member States of the European Union have been questioning for years whether EU-based pipelines, such as North Stream 2, are subject to EU rules. Eastern European countries are in favor of this, they see it as an opportunity to stop the "North Stream 2". The German Government is against . Many countries, such as France, have not yet made a decision. For years, the German government has argued that this gas pipeline is a commercial project and avoids any political debate. The same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out: "Nord Stream 2" – is a commercial project of the participating companies. A serious mistake – criticizes the policy of the CDU Hardt. – German foreign policy must always be the object of a serious perception of the fears of our neighbors. In Poland and the Baltic States, the deepening of the German-Russian energy partnership has sparked the fear of loneliness . The concerns are even more specific in Ukraine. Public finances depend to a large extent on transit revenues that the country collects for the transit of Russian gas to Europe. Now the flow of transit is threatened by the North Stream 2. Germany can of course ignore the complaints of Eastern Europeans – but it can only do so with threats of sanctions from the from Americans. Last year, the US Congress passed the "Enemy Resistance Act of America" . All companies involved in the construction of the Russian export pipeline must now fear sanctions. This provoked a reaction of anger in Berlin I do not wish the European energy policy to be defined by Washington, Energy security is an "interest in its own right". The decision on North Stream 2 is a question of sovereignty. The leaders of North Stream 2 are still trying to stay calm and consider "a prominent policy" on the seabed. Already, 300 km of pipes had been laid. It is reported that in this way "the plan is completely executed". At least a moment, the German government went to meet its detractors, with the help of the European energy companies Uniper, Wintershall, OMV, Engie and Shell, as well as the Russian state-owned Gazprom. We systematically argue that the transit of gas by Ukraine should have a future after 2019 Althmaier proposed in the spring of this year that Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission begin negotiations on the future of gas. transit. In July, at the invitation of Altmayer, tripartite talks were held on concerning the volumes of gas to pass in Ukraine after the introduction of "North Stream 2". There are no concrete results yet. Nevertheless, Bernd Westfal, chairman of the SDPP faction in the Bundestag on economic policy, approves of these efforts. For him, it is clear: "Nord Stream 2" is a useful project to strengthen security of supply in Europe. As we can see, Gazogin divides not only Europe but also the ruling coalition. Foreign policy is generally against it, also economic. Read also: The first and most bloodthirsty: the undervalued war The advocates of North Stream-2 also have strong arguments, starting with the need to import. Germany's gas supply consists first of three sources: the most important supplier being Russia, then Norway and the Netherlands The Netherlands will disappear completely as supplier, as decided by the government until 2022 . ] reduce gas production by one third by 19459003 and complete it by 2030. In addition, Norwegian volumes will be reduced in the future. It is therefore in Germany's interest to obtain long-term access to Russian sources. At the very least, coal mining can be done. Because this will only be possible if more gas plants are commissioned. The annual capacity of the North Stream-2 is 55 billion cubic meters . It is almost exactly the annual Dutch gas production of Dutch gas. The accusation that the pipeline is increasing its dependence on Russia, critics say too lightly. They forget: in case of serious need, supply can be assured without Russia. There are about two dozen terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the EU. Energy security is not determined by those you buy, but by what you have the ability to change sources. With this LNG plays a vital role, . LNG should be considered an "insurance policy". European LNG terminals have an annual capacity of 220 billion cubic meters but are loaded at less than 30%. Because LNG – particularly that of the United States – can not compete with gas prices from pipelines. The question remains: if we talk so much about the gas pipeline, why, in this case, Germany failed to dispel the fears of its neighbors in time? See also: Do not see the threat: Germany will not change its plans for the North Stream-2 despite the Russian aggression What is the North Stream 2 ? This is a main gas pipeline project connecting Russia to Germany, who wants to cross the Baltic Sea bypassing Ukraine. Germany Finland and Sweden has issued all building permits and operating the North Stream 2 pipeline. Poland, the Baltic States, l & # 39; Ukraine, Moldova, Slovakia, the United States and Denmark opposed the construction of the gas pipeline. The emergence of this pipeline will increase the EU's dependence on the Russian company Gazprom, which already supplies about one third of its gas to the EU. After the launch of North Stream 2, Ukraine will lose not only the revenue of blue fuel transit, but also the leverage of geopolitical influence. Authors: Klaus Stratmann, Moritz Koch, Eva Fisher
– says Richard Grenel, US ambassador to Berlin – and behind him lies not only his government, but also a large majority in Congress.
– said German Minister of Economy, Peter Altmeier 
German Minister of the Economy, Peter Altmayer / Deutsche Welle
– recalls Grenel.
– recalls Jürgen Hardt, CDU / CSU foreign policy speaker ACC was removed from the project
– recognizes the SNDN president on foreign policy, Nils Schmid. 
Niels Schmid, President of the German Social Democratic Party / Photo by YouTube Fear of isolation in Eastern Europe
– the State Secretary at the Foreign Office Andreas Michaelis. Gazogin divides the coalition.
said the Foreign Ministry. Key Technology – LNG
Liquefied Gas (LNG) / Photo AP
– explains chief economist BP Spencer Dale
Source: Der Handelsblatt
Translation: Boris Nemirovsky
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