If Scholz hadn't put Nord Stream 2 on ice, the Americans would have done it for him. There was some speculation that this is secretly what he wanted because he wanted to be rid of the problem without being the one to swing the axe. Looks like he's happy to get his hands dirty
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Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz on Twitter: "There has been a dramatic change in the situation, and we must now reassess; this will include #NordStream2. I have… https://t.co/jEVhCWcso2"
Marcel Dirsus on Twitter: "A couple of thoughts on Nord Stream 2: The pipeline is halted, not dead. That means it could still come online at s… https://t.co/tjZKnlIDbv"
Philip Oltermann on Twitter: "Scholz says Nord Stream 2 won't be certified and he has instructed a new assessment of how Germany's energy supplie… https://t.co/IwoLV9Gniu"
Guy Chazan on Twitter: "Scholz: "We have to re-evaluate a situation that has changed dramatically. That goes for Nord Stream 2 as well. Tod… https://t.co/3Cmb8ojz6m"
