Lawrow warns of high prices: Germans in the gas dilemma!

Lawrow warns of high prices: Germans in the gas dilemma!

Deutschland - On March 26, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lawrow confirmed the ongoing discussions between the United States and Russia via the North Stream gas pipes. These developments could have an impact on the future energy supply of Europe. Lavrov emphasized that a "normal energy supply in Europe" was both in the interests of the United States and Russia. He also expressed that it was interesting to see whether the United States would use its influence on Europe to avoid rejection of Russian gas. However, details about the talks were not published.

The topic of north stream 2 is the focus of the discussions. This pipeline that was supposed to transport gas from Russia to Germany was never put into operation. After the raid Russia, it was stopped by the German traffic light coalition in February 2022. A tube strand from Nord Stream 2 was destroyed in a stop in September 2022, as was the strands of the north stream 1 pipeline.

political tensions and criticism

Lawrow expressed sharp criticism of German politicians who, for political reasons, reject Russian gas and thus accept higher prices for industry and consumers. He in particular called Economics Minister Robert Habeck, Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Since 2022, the German government has also tried to become regardless of Russian gas and instead moves a large amount of liquid gas from the USA.

While the discussion about energy supply is intensified, Germany is considering handing over the administration of Nord Stream 2 to the USA. The aim would be to resume gas deliveries under new conditions, whereby Washington might take over the pipeline under its "guardianship". These possible steps could lead to Europe getting gas again and sanctions against Russian fuel are revised, even if the financial conditions of the deal have so far remained unclear.

expert opinions and future outlook

experts have analyzed the potential of such a deal and emphasize that he could particularly benefit German industrial companies that are interested in ending the energy crisis. However, this could also be a step back for the EU, since a dependency on Moscow could be replaced by a new dependency on Washington.

Take control of Nord Stream 2 is currently with an international consortium where Russia holds 51 percent. Without the participation of Russia, however, no gas will flow through the pipeline. The ambiguity of the interests of the United States in restarting the North Stream pipeline remains.

Overall, the situation shows that the geopolitical relationships and energy policy in Europe are in a phase of uncertainty, while the talks between Russia and the USA are continued.