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In the event of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the launch of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will be called into question. This was stated in an interview with Funke by the contender for the position of the German head of the pariah “Union-90″/”Green” Omid Nuripur.
“A gas project of this scale is always of great political importance. If Russia invades Ukraine, then, of course, “Nord Stream – 2″ should be the subject of discussion,” the politician said.
Nuripur expressed the opinion that the “Nord Stream” 2 “splits” Europe. According to him, that is why his party has always been against this project.
At the same time, the representative of the Greens noted that it would be difficult to stop the launch of the highway at this stage, since construction has already been completed and it is only about certification.
“We will adhere to the legislation. If the European Commission and the Federal Grid Agency come to the conclusion that there is no legal basis, then gas will not flow through it,” Nuripur said. If there is a legal basis, then the highway will be launched. This decision is no longer in the hands of politicians, he stressed.
To launch Nord Stream 2, the operator of the main line of the Swiss company Nord Stream 2 AG must comply with the requirements of the EU Gas Directive. To do this, he needs to open a subsidiary in Germany and transfer the fixed capital to it. Until this condition is met, the certification of the gas pipeline is suspended.
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