new stage in the energy showdown between Germany and Russia

In Germany, the government has placed the activities of the oil group Rosneft on its territory under supervision. A new episode in the energy showdown with Russia. The three subsidiaries of the oil giant came under the control of Berlin on Friday, September 16. “This is a very important step for Germany’s energy supply. The party is over. Thanks to the trusteeship, it is possible to make all the investments we need to secure our long-term future”explained Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor.

Still in Germany, Olaf Scholz felt that his country should become the leading European military force. The Chancellor denounced “the mistakes of previous governments” and their consequences on the state of the German army.
Moreover, Hungary is no longer considered a democracy by many MEPs. The latter adopted a text deploring the disintegration of democracy and the rule of law in the country. Budapest denounced “an insult” towards Hungarians.