Merkel’s successor backs Nord Stream 2 – Reuters

The new chairman of Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union party, Armin Lachet, has said he will not reconsider his position on the Nord Stream-2 pipeline despite pressure from the United States

“Germany’s energy supply is an important issue that needs to be answered. The Americans have their own position, it has been clear for a long time and it doesn’t depend on Republicans or Democrats. But my position is clear”, –  Lachet said, according to Reuters.

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