Germany is preparing an anti-crisis plan to abruptly cut off Russian gas supplies.
Germany is preparing an anti-crisis plan in case of a sudden cessation of gas supplies from Russia, in particular, is considering the possibility of taking control of a refinery in Sweden, which is controlled by Rosneft. This was reported by Reuters, citing sources.
According to a source, the German government is discussing how to put into practice an amendment to the law that allows, as a last resort, to take control of energy companies.
In particular, the issue is considered Oil refinery in Sweden. One of the agency's sources claims that the possibility of nationalizing energy companies is being considered.
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According to Reuters, Rosneft declined to comment on any possible action by Germany. what remains unclear is the question on whose initiative a sudden shutdown of gas supplies may occur. This could be a decision by Germany, which would like to prevent the situation from escalating, for example, by supporting the European gas embargo, as sanctions against Moscow on coal and oil have previously been supported.
It will also be recalled that in April, Germany introduced a temporary external management of Gazprom's assets in the country. On April 1, Gazprom announced that it no longer owned assets of Gazprom Germania. The legitimacy of the move was later questioned because it was not agreed with the country's government.
But last month, Berlin approved an amendment to the law that allows it to case take control of energy companies.
