Germany prepares for a scenario where Russia cuts off gas

German Deputy Chancellor and Federal Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on April 2 that Germany continues to import gas Russia for a certain period of time, but also ready for all scenarios.

In an interview with German newspaper RP, Mr. Habeck stated that the current gas supply continues to be guaranteed. The statements of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin regarding gas payments in rubles are contradictory, so Germany has issued an early warning level in case of emergency although “nobody wants the crisis to escalate”. ladder”.

According to Mr. Habeck, Berlin is ready for all possibilities because it is important to consider carefully, even the most unlikely scenarios.

On March 30, Minister Habeck warned early about the possibility of Russia cutting off gas supplies because of Western sanctions. Then on March 31, Russian President Putin issued a decree stipulating that all gas supply contracts with companies of “unfriendly” countries must be paid in rubles.

German media quoted Habeck as saying that the German federal government is now thinking very carefully to “prevent further damage”.

According to him, a “resurrection package” will be discussed at the German Cabinet next week, including many changes to the law to expand the source of funds. recycled energy. Speaking to RP newspaper, Minister Habeck emphasized: “With everything we do, we are very careful not to take any ill-considered steps that could make Germany a target of attack by the Germans. Russia”.

Minister Habeck said that sanctions against Russia are costing Germany with prosperity. In any case, by next fall or winter, though, Germany will be ready to be independent from Russia’s raw material supplies.

According to the sources, the “resurrection package” is essentially a renewable energy package towards independence and energy security for Germany. This includes sweeping amendments to the Renewable Energy Sources (EEG) Act, providing incentives for residents to expand their renewable electricity sources from their own rooftop or rooftop solar systems. wind farm.

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