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Germany's Economics Minister, Robert Habeck, has warned that the country is facing a serious energy crisis as Russia prepares to cut gas exports to Europe.
“We have a serious situation. It is time for everyone to understand that,” Habeck told the ARD broadcaster Monday evening, adding that the minister appealed for gas consumption to be reduced. “The measures must be consistently implemented,” he said.
Habeck said that in the case of a gas shortage, industry supply would be lowered before private houses or protected infrastructure such as hospitals.
"Of course, it's a big concern, which I also share, that this can happen. Then certain production chains in Germany or Europe would simply no longer be manufactured. We have to avoid that with all the strength we have." The way is to bring gas consumption down by 15 to 20 percent in Germany, he said.
"If we can do that, then with all the measures we have taken, we have a very good chance of not having to take this step."
Russia’s Gazprom said another turbine had to be pulled out of service for repair. The gas supply would therefore be decreased to 33 million cubic meters per day from more than 160 million cubic meters at full capacity.
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