Habeck could not say whether the Baltic Sea pipeline NordStream 1 will be fully operational again.
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Prague In view of concerns about a Russian gas supply stop due to the Ukraine war, Germany and the Czech Republic are planning a joint natural gas solidarity agreement. Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) and Czech Industry and Trade Minister Jozef Sikula signed a declaration of intent on Monday in Prague. “We help each other with the gas supply and will also do the same from Germany for the Czech Republic,” said Habeck about the cooperation within Europe. The Czech Republic is almost completely dependent on Russian gas imports.
On the question of whether the Nord Stream 1 Baltic Sea pipeline between Russia and Germany will be fully operational again after July 21, Habeck said that everything is possible. Until then, official maintenance work will be carried out. “We hope for the best and prepare for the worst,” emphasized the Green politician. Anyone who can still save energy is making a contribution to energy security throughout Europe. His colleague Sikula reported that the Czech Republic had secured capacities at a future LNG terminal in the Netherlands.
Other topics of discussion included the future of the automotive industry, the possibility of building a battery factory near Pilsen (Plzen) and digitization in industry. The priorities of the current EU Council Presidency of the Czech Republic were also discussed.
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