German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is dead set on keeping Nord Stream 2 permanently shut! As Europe shivers under an energy crisis, he vows to do everything in his power to ensure the gas pipeline never flows again. Is this the end of Russia’s energy dominance or just the start of a new geopolitical drama?
The explosion that halted Nord Stream 2 in September 2022 remains a mystery, with fingers pointed everywhere—from Ukrainian nationals to covert sabotage. While some German politicians, including Saxony’s Premier Michael Kretschmer, push to restart the pipeline to lower energy prices and mend ties with Moscow, Chancellor Merz is firm: the pipeline will not be reactivated.
Berlin is considering legal changes to block any attempts to reactivate the pipeline. Although the company managing Nord Stream is based in Switzerland, complicating legal actions, the German government isn’t backing down. American investors like Steven Lynch are reportedly exploring the possibility of resuming gas deliveries, but it won’t be easy.
The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is preparing a new sanctions package against Russia that will include Nord Stream 2. All this unfolds as Europe grapples with soaring energy costs and economic stagnation.
Will Nord Stream 2 remain dead forever, or will it rise from the ashes like a phoenix? One thing’s for sure—this saga is far from over, and we’ll be watching every move on this geopolitical chessboard. What do you think? Smart move or just another political game? Drop a comment and let the debate roll!
