Energy crisis: How Germany tries to shield itself from Putin's power plays | DW News

[@abdulrashidabang5583]

Don't blame Russia your government has said that Germany is going to stop using Russian gas.

[@abodabalo]

Russia is to blame for many things. But regarding gas, it is a self-made German problem. Naivety and arrogance in the last decades left us dependent on criminals who now ent mad. There are also many voices complaining that we did not cut the gas import earlier. I think that the current government does the nest job possible to get us over this crisis.

[@santemedical6802]

@@abodabalo A GERMAN SAYING OTHERS 'criminals" is just crazy..

[@m_lies]

​@@abodabalo "Russia is to blame for many things. But regarding gas, it is a self-made German problem." why do you say it this way? Yes, Nord Stream 2 was a big dumb decision but apart from that, most was within the boundary... After ww2, Germany was partly controlled by the USSR, and there was build such a great infrastructure, that nothing else would even make sense to buy from as it was cheap and the only infrastructure for Germany that could even provide the desperately needed amount of resources for the fast-growing industrial economy that Germany was, nobody else could provide these, and as the relations were pretty good after a while so it made sense to expend it a small bit... for example Spain and UK are so far away that it would have never made sense to purchase any gas from Russia, and building new infrastructure would never make economic sense... Not only that They already had their own infrastructure in place! which is why they didn't need a new expansion, but for e.g. France already had a different infrastructure but they still buy a huge amount from Russia ( 25% dependency). You say "it is a self-made German problem." why is only german problem? we had a good reason for it, not only that All countries near Russia buy a high amount of gas! But while Germany has a very high demand for the industry, they already had an infrastructure in place, now look at Austria, although they didn't have direct connections, they developed the infrastructure, and they have a +80% gas dependency on Russian gas but its little spoken about. And even though Germany is the biggest gas importer, the dependency is not as high as others which is why " Naivety and arrogance in the last decades " just do not fit well... dependency on Russian gas 2020 (changed by now): North Macedonia:100% Bosnia and Herzegovina:100% Finland:95% Letland: 93% Bulgaria: 77% Germany 50% Polen: 40% France 25%

[@suchartklaysaeng7875]

@@abodabalo Russia is bad, America is the worst. What did American do for Iraq, Iran, Labia, Afghanistan, Venezuela, Cuba, Vietnam, ....

[@francescalurie4481]

@@m_lies Since the beginning of April, the Baltic countries - Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia - no longer receive natural gas from Russia.

[@michaelkahn4983]

This is insane. Closing power plants during an energy crisis, and compelling farmers to grow less during a food shortage. It's almost like the powers that be want us to suffer.

[@pertoor]

We have a gas crisis. We do not have an electricity crisis. Big difference.

[@pertoor]

@☠ ᒪ𝕠𝓖𝐚𝐧 There is enough gas for the gas turbines available. Electricity from gas is at around 15% in Germany.

[@rka-truthalwayswins5127]

Have half baked policies, close pipelines, disrespect Minsk agreements, send arms and then blame Gazprom!! Good way to save German & US/EU political heads from falling!!

[@RuhaArmata]

They do

[@علي-ش7ث8ب]

but Germans have to sacrifice for America

[@roger7802]

R.I.P German Economy.

[@johnwein9125]

R.I.P. Russian Economy...Putin think not him a Spy of KGB..but the western governments think an prepare for economy in forward for worst scenario !

[@marshonmellows]

You know what happens when the German economy crashes... This is bad for everyone. They always try to take over the world

[@TheSweetnessDoctor]

Germany is paying high price for turning it's back vs nuclear energy. Nuclear power is the only option to replace coal and fossil oil.

[@dragilxcom4176]

The uranium is imported from... Russia too.😅

[@Eddyke]

@@dragilxcom4176 and Africa so not good either

[@nicke0b]

@@dragilxcom4176 Could easily be replace by shipping from Canada

[@dragilxcom4176]

@@nicke0b Sure.. just pay more. Nice economic self chocking.

[@TD-ng2mr]

@@dragilxcom4176 Buuuut Canada is a reliable partner

[@someone6162]

Why did Germany close down their nuclear power stations?? Nuclear is one of the greenest forms of clean energy for the environment!! There is far too much fear mongering around the world about nuclear energy!!

[@lefttomboy3068]

Cheap gas, nuclear power station is expensive to operate.

[@VicMansaMusa]

@@lefttomboy3068 exactly.

[@Nudnik1]

Big oil coal gas said to shut them down Putin was on the panel 😂

[@scrambaba]

nuclear waste is extremely dangerous and must be safely stored for many thousand years. Big risk.

[@heidelbergaren5054]

Nuclear is absolutely not the greenest form of energy - that’s ridiculous

[@imrael496]

Germany did this to themselves.

[@imrael496]

@D R then you would have been even more reliant on Russian energy.

[@gauravpatel2399]

*Russia and winter is deadly combination.* *According to German history books.*

[@dipankarpaik6027]

@MesozoikerIts deadly enough for Germany to get the turbines from Canada for the nordstream pipeline,despite itself imposing sanctions on Russia! Soon it would be deadly enough to bend your knees in front of Russia! What r u going to do then!? gonna cry?

[@heidelbergaren5054]

Spot on :-)

[@romeob.8369]

Look those Culprit hypocrites, delivering weapons to Ukraine and at the same time panicking when Russia cuts off Gas to those hypocritical Culprits. Some people have been suffering due to the COVID pandameic economically and now Those European culprit leaders have succed to increase the energy bills.

[@natakhomyakova6996]

and French history books🤣🤣

[@adithyasridhar5804]

@Mesozoiker i remember seeing -25 degrees in Chemnitz for like a week but that was 12 years back.. Last year it was -10 in Berlin , Leipzig and Cottbus.. if you are living in Baden Württemberg then you have a warmer winter.. and I am sure the comment above refers to German soldiers miscalculating Russian winter and winter effects in World war 2.

[@2532robh1]

It can’t come soon enough. Germany did it to themselves with their arrogance and servitude to the cabal.

[@Crashed131963]

True. Fance ,Spain and UK did not fall into the Russian energy trap.

[@canadian-girl]

love it

[@brushstroke7190]

not only did they do it to themselves, they did it to Ukraine, NATO, Russian civilians, etc. by actively selling themselves to Putin and his friends

[@Mr.Cerera69]

@@Crashed131963 Dont forget Lithuania, can supply all Baltic states in case needed

[@m_lies]

​@@Crashed131963 It seems you don't know any history, economics or even geography... 1. after ww2, Germany was partly controlled by the USSR, and only maybe there was build such a great infrastructure, that nothing else would even make sense to buy from as it was cheap and the only infrastructure for Germany that could provide the desperate need for resources for the fast-growing industrial economy that Germany was, nobody else could really provide these needed resources... 2. have you even looked at the map? Spain and UK are so far far away that it would have never made sense to purchase any gas from Russia, not only that they are so far away that building new infrastructure would never have been a real economic option... 3.Not only that They already had their own infrastructure in place wich is why they didn't need a new expansion,. Even France already had a completely different infrastructure in place which is another reason they wouldn't have the need to build much more, but they still buy a huge amount from Russia ( 25%). 4. Spain really? In many houses, they don't even have radiators, or at most small ones, most of the time it doesn't even get really cold, which is why the gas consumption even in winter is quite low in comparison to other countries.

[@roderickmuller8111]

Germany: "We will stop buying Russian gas" Russia: "Okay" Germany: "Damn Russia you created this energy crisis here, now we need to ration our gas so we can survive winter " Russia: "...."

[@Ganymede559]

🌩🪐🌌🌠⛈🌪❄

[@jogo798]

@Mesozoiker so why they are getting freaked out if everything is fine

[@nilslarson7532]

right on . what was expected ???!!!

[@nuredenmohamed3579]

RUSSIA 🇷🇺 gass buying so many countries 😳 just like saudi 🇸🇦 CHINA 🇨🇳 India 🇮🇳 🙄 and so many countries 😳.

[@Boopathydubai]

@Mesozoiker at higher cost from USA

[@freddy-fq2fp]

Perhaps if Germany tried to shield itself from the US life might turn out better.

[@henryrollins9177]

"US insulation material" is hard to find in the West...😀

[@mr.bluegreen3696]

Life is always better in Germany....its the biggest economy in Europe with a per capita gdp among the higheat in the world....did you forget that?

[@MeagainstYT]

@@mr.bluegreen3696 it used to

[@salmanfaruqui6071]

then others western blame Germany if they try to save their economy. unfortunately Germany has to follow US policy otherwise they might be targeted.

[@henryrollins9177]

@@mr.bluegreen3696 Patience! I will get bad really fast...!

[@ssir5927]

Germany chose to remain under the shackles of the US Imperium, and so now they must take cold showers. Sad, but choices made...

[@leckerbambi1019]

what u talking about, youre clueless af

[@jameshorton3692]

Bingo

[@Tonius126]

Germany chose to shacles intself to a dictator of Russia's energy. Sad.

[@vide-yo3336]

It is not a choice. It is either being america's ally and having a modern society or being putin's little boy and having nothing to show for. Germany is not one of these big players like China or the US. They are a vassal state that revolves around the US. What can germany do? They are lucky that America had some pity and helped them after the war. They should be grateful. Otherwise they would have been like poland or romania.

[@ssir5927]

@@vide-yo3336 Germany is the worlds third largest economy. Their defense spending is about 1.6 times Russian defense spending. Germany is a industrial superpower, in fact it is the most advanced industrial nation in the world. They and the European Union that they lead are more than capable of defending itself from Russia. They chose to follow US directives and remain a vassal.

[@mikulasdug6306]

I hope that in winter there will be a thermometer in the premises of the EU Parliament so that EU citizens can see that the EU MPs are leading by example and that the temperature there will be a maximum of 18°C. Can someone explain to me why the moderator is asking a woman who obviously doesn't understand and is talking complete nonsense about the topic of green energy?

[@dungnguyen-vx2sc]

The Germany economic can become Sri Lanka next

[@epicoregaming3620]

Funny thing is not a single politician will feel these messures.But common people of Europe will have rough time ...

[@КузнецовАлексей-щ6з]

josep crazy borrell and ursula insane der lein the leaders you deserve 🤣🤣🤣

[@paulstewart4195]

Your not making any sense do yoh must be a climate obssesive

[@chrisanonym3473]

It's a pity that instead of becoming independent and champion Europe, Germany as Europe strongest economy choose to follow US orders.

[@vide-yo3336]

Largest economy, not the strongest one. The same could be said about countries that were ruined by german greed and horrible crisis management. There is something called responsibility and as long as you are benefiting from a side and pretending to be their ally while they protect you, you should also know that you cannot suddenly switch camps. Germany is reliant on the west and especially on the US. The united states made modern germany and put it on the right tracks. Do not pretend that Germany is a superpower or anything. The moment its allies stop buying its overpriced goods and go for the better and cheaper alternative, germany will be ruined. And I am sure that german politicians know that. Also, do not forget that the european single market is the best way to shield german companies from the aggressive chinese competition. And if germany wants to be impartial, it should just live with the devastating consequences that would make its fragile economy worthless.

[@ladaminuetkittens5216]

How dare you!!!! Look at Trump in UN summit 4 years ago giving to Germany honest warning - not to depend on Putin gas. All German politicians we lagging at him!!!! HE TILD YOU!!!!

[@13Bizz]

This is humiliating

[@sizanogreen9900]

It is. And it is the result of our actions and arrogance of the last decades.

[@b4real653]

They were warned way back in 2014 about their dependence on Russian gas.

[@eveleung8855]

​ @Bobby_653 If Germany has alternative option, I'm sure they would have use it long time ago, there are plenty of alternative gas , LNG from the US, gas pipe from middle eat or even Africa.... But as for cheap gas, Russia is ONE and Only option! For any form of industrial production line in Europe, it is extremely expensive, the taxation is ridiculously high, worker's wages are 10 times higher than Asia, the only way for Germany industry to cut production cost and let their industry continue to stay in Europe, it is by cutting the cost of energy cost, that is the one and only way to reduce their production cost, without Russia's cheap energy, all the industry products will be so over price, and they will lose their market share, all that add together will cause the industry collapse follow by massive ley off worker! When the American warn about the dependence on Russian gas, because of out of American greed! They want Germany buy their LNG instead of Russia gas, but can the American LNG as cheap as the Russia gas? I think not!

[@gingerfox7143]

@@eveleung8855 yup. I keep telling them that America is picking their pockets, but they won't listen. I will not feel sorry for them when the winter comes, their arrogance is off the chain.

[@fedoraphill8599]

it is called consequences

[@htleong4790]

Will 's Ursula official residence be without gas & heat supply in winter?

[@Shamansdurx]

She is from a family of Aristocrats, i don´t think she will!

[@hclau362]

Yes, but she'll be at her mansion in Monte Carlo...

[@tadrod2323]

they were warned years ago

[@vvs25]

Didnt trump mention this 5 yrs ago? You laughed at him

[@elektronischerliebhaber]

Germany has gone through much in the past. 1st ww, hyperinflation in the 20s, ww2, country divided in two parts, energy crisis in the 70s, cold war, reunification, etc and has overcome all of it. And will this time, too

[@bobpadok5331]

Vassals of America...

[@konmoe121]

@@bobpadok5331 You always are dependant of a superpower. Who is your preference??

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

Very true and remember, this time Germany has the support of Europe. Ok, each country has their own problems and we are not in the best situation ever but we can help. Imagine after WWII, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria etc wer not in a situation to help and I bet wouldn't want to help but now we are all EU and we will help each others as we can. Just the fact that we have an integrated EU power line system makes all the difference as we can carry energy from one country to another and adjust. I am not saying it is going to be easy, it won't but we will all do it!

[@thegreatdane3627]

that's the right spirit. There's no reason to cry about it, we just have to get through it. And hopefully build back better. Greetings from denmark :)

[@capastianluna8896]

Mmm here in the UK we've had to survive ordeals from the world wars, had Margret Thatcher shut down our North roots, even had a bunch of wallies who dunno how to switch a light bulb on, never mind replace one. We're still standing, been to Germany and country is beautiful, just this whole reliance on Russia, it should of been more amended than sanctioning. Still, wish the best luck for all Europe, Russia made a threat to use nuclear force, remember this, they want to start a world war 3, then we will survive, only the starters of world wars death stops the war, look back on WW1 and 2, both leaders of those wars died and boosted tech as a result, maybe same strategy used today 😲

[@TenFalconsMusic]

I'm just 2 more bean burritos and 4 fried eggs from being able to solve this gas shortage.

[@eyeswideshot7347]

REgent=raSILVER(moON) MUSic=LuCIferic THEre' 'is' NO gasShortAGE

[@71Wraith]

🤢

[@patrussell8917]

True well chosen words

[@George-vf7ss]

Epic. Instant classic.

[@eyeswideshot7347]

@@patrussell8917 But" 'words can NOT be tRUE

[@meedeenaka6153]

Self inflicted problem ! The solution for Germany would be : - prioritise the needs of your own citizens - don't follow US Orders - take back the senseless and mostly illegitimate sanctions against Nord Stream 2

[@fallu6224]

Or don't take away all your own power plants and don't start using russian gas that gets unreliable when a war starts

[@DanFlorio]

Heat saving tip: when you shower plug the drain so that the warm water collects in the tub. Then leave the water in the tub until it cools to room temperature. You don't want to send warmth down the drain. Let the water heat escape into your bathroom.

[@1amarsandhu]

Mould is not good for you better to be cold.

[@brasssnacks8413]

@@1amarsandhu What is your bathtub made of wood? How long does it take for water to cooldown after a shower? This advice is sound

[@jim2376]

Good tip.

[@pertoor]

Yes and then stay in the bathroom all day to enjoy the warm humid climate.

[@XgiannettoX]

good tip, but one will guess it is meant for 3. world countries, but instead..

[@MiroslavDrahos]

Me, a Czech, living in Latin America for last 2 years, never seeing any other type of heating than old good fireplace (rarely), therefore spending most of winters here in 2 sweaters and under 2 blankets at night: Yes, Europeans, you can do it. You should.

[@SRSR-pc8ti]

Totally agree. Where I grew up in the 60s and 70s in the UK it was normal to wear a wool jumper and use extra blankets in the winter. Common sense.

[@marcdc6809]

thermal underwear, and even at 18 degrees it's very bearable in the living room.

[@henryrollins9177]

I don't know what part of Latinoamérica you live in, but here in Argentina we are used to natural gas distribution and like to have the house at 22°c in winter... This situation that Germany is going through is unheard of

[@MeagainstYT]

You are a homophobe

[@patrickchapman5133]

Great point! Sweaters!!!

[@utubewatchinhesk]

I really hope they understand that they're in a bad state of affairs, and could end up worse than Russia's neighbor, very horrible decision by German politicians. Asking your countrymen to tone it down on their wellbeing is a horrible state to be in

[@philliptemple9841]

Worse than getting tortured, raped and murdered by Russian soldiers? Phillip.

[@sogerc1]

Worse than Ukraine? Well, that's a stretch. Germans have been in worse situations before yet they are still here. At least they are not trying to hide their problems, I wonder what will happen to Russia in a year or so.

[@m_lies]

not really still better then in most european countrys...

[@philliptemple9841]

@@bonnie7898 As an English person we like banter with the Germans but we respect their integrity and hard work. We are sure they must be mortified over their broken promises to Ukraine and I bet they will step up to the plate and stand strong over the Russian blackmail. Phillip.

[@faultier1158]

@@bonnie7898 Yeah, it's not like Germany's households will have their gas rationed. This is all voluntary saving so that the industry can keep running and to create as few shortages as possible.

[@rathindrasarkar3238]

Own game backfire.

[@donparkvideos]

Remember when you signed up to the Minsk Agreement? Remember how you chose not to implement it, but instead encouraged Ukraine to pick a fight with Russia? How's that going?

[@artiefakt4402]

To pick a fight ? You mean democratically electing a president ? Believing in the idea that Ukraine is a sovereign country and not just Russia's courtyard ? Yeah... I know... that's quite uncommon from a Russian perspective

[@donparkvideos]

@@artiefakt4402 The guys now in power in Ukraine violently overthrew (i.e. non-constitutionally) the democratically elected government in 2014, 18 months before the new elections were supposed to take place. They have no legitimacy and are not "democratic." They tried to take away Russian language rights. How would you feel if your government told you that your native tongue was no longer allowed? Would you feel "democratic?"

[@donparkvideos]

@@artiefakt4402 Putting all that aside, are you really trying to tell me that what's happening now is better for Ukraine (and the world) than the Minsk Agreement?!?!

[@neodym5809]

It was Russia picking the fight by invading Ukraine 2014.

[@artiefakt4402]

@@donparkvideos You mean... the new elections that were going to be rigged by the Kremlin anyway ? Yeah... I can totally understand why the Ukrainian people decided to get rid of Putin's puppet ! Sadly for Belarus, he didn't make the same mistake twice and he helped his lapdog Lukashenko stay in power against the will of the people

[@tylerdurden4006]

It would be epic if karma made it one of the coldest winters ever on record.

[@ehisgeorge414]

The winter will be the worst in history! Mark my words! Western Europe has not only offended Russia but sinned against humanity through their liberal laws, racial and always assisting the US to destroy other nations.

[@claudiapost-schultzke7216]

True

[@briansale5619]

Would it not be easier to just get rid of the people who got us into this nightmare in the first place.

[@E3ECO]

Putin?

[@briansale5619]

@@E3ECO If you cannot see what is in front of your face then good luck and have a nice life.

[@E3ECO]

@@briansale5619 So Putin is not responsible for the current difficulties? Would any of this have happened if he'd left Ukraine alone?

[@briansale5619]

@@E3ECO My question to you is if Nato {read America} left Ukraine alone would we be in this situation. If America had not toppled the Democaticly elected government in 2014 then armed and trained their Army for 8 years. There would be no war. It is not a secret it is out in the open, I mean it happens over and over again around the world it is not a one off. If it looks like a duck it is a duck. The west forced Russia's hand. Get over it at least try to be honest.

[@E3ECO]

@@briansale5619 Putin is 100% responsible for what's happening in Ukraine and its knock-on effects. He's the one who's ignored Ukrainian sovereignty. It's pretty obvious you're just a Putin stooge, probably sent online to try to justify what he's doing. It's not going to work. Most of us can see very clearly exactly who's to blame for the destruction in Ukraine, and it's not the West.

[@waynew2835]

Greener energy? Do u know the environment impact of retired solar panels and wind turbines as well as the high costs associated with the recycling? Europe is a sinking boat with current leaderships and popular will.

[@oprect1887]

indeed

[@Milan1988Z]

Cancels Nord Stream 2 Refuses to return a vital turbine for existing Nord Steram 1 Talks all the time how it will stop buying Russian energy. Has 3564 packages of sanctions against Russia "Putins power plays"

[@bambinonegrobayern4882]

Cancels Nord Stream 2 because Putins regime is praying on people who are against it. Turbine is ready for transport over a week now in Germany, Russia is not accepting it back. Sanctions Russia because its obviously the agressor. Gasprom does not respect the contracts that were signed regarding the delivery. Russia is just one big piece of land lead by corrupt officials and this will not be forgoten. Russia made a terrible mistake thinking it can put pressure on Germany, after ww2 there was nothing and look at its economy now. One winter is nothing. After that its all over because the LNG terminals will be flowing.

[@shinseiki2015]

Cancels Nord Stream 2 : "Putin is using gaz as a weapon"

[@subbaramjayaram6862]

Germany you called for this mess

[@dm9078]

If only they had been warned.

[@VicMansaMusa]

By some orange president 🙈🙈

[@bobpadok5331]

What was trump solution..deindustrialization and be vassal of USA and their seven times more expensive methane?!

[@VicMansaMusa]

@@bobpadok5331 yes, he wanted US companies to make money selling to Europe. But he knew US couldn't replace Russia's completely, Germans should've kept their nuclear power

[@romeob.8369]

Look those Culprit hypocrites, delivering weapons to Ukraine and at the same time panicking when Russia cuts off Gas to those hypocritical Culprits. Some people have been suffering due to the COVID pandameic economically and now Those European culprit leaders have succed to increase the energy bills.

[@jim2376]

@@heyjude5027 Orange Jackass was late to the party -- by decades. Reagan warned the Germans.

[@Master-Icarus]

What you are not understanding is that the cold is only one of the serious problems in Germany. The economy depends on that gas for its industrial processes, many will lose their jobs and with the increase in the price of basic goods such as food and heating, it will be a harsh winter for Germans. The danger of a new covid outbreak is latent and due to the lack of fuel, Germany's supply chains could collapse very quickly, making it difficult to distribute vaccines and causing a wave of deaths throughout the country.

[@George-vf7ss]

Sounds like heaven for the Greens.

[@coolcooper1971]

Trump WARNED your leaders and you all laughed - NOT Laughing now are you?

[@caravan3636]

I disagree, i think LESS will die with fewer covid vaccines!

[@iandennis7836]

really? all that? wow........

[@paulzhang1310]

@@coolcooper1971 the Ukraine war created by the US caused this situation

[@patrickphokoane641]

The results of bowing to every USA nonsense towards other nations

[@jim2376]

Mr. Misinformed, Reagan warned the Germans not to be dependent on Russia for energy.

[@user-wm2tw]

Oh wow another troll from ruzzia. Go away troll no one believes your lies. 😂😂

[@niccolobrioschi3758]

@@jaunt3603 no, this is a consequence of the "sanctions" required by the USA. Without the "sanctions" this would not have happened

[@niccolobrioschi3758]

@@jaunt3603 but there is no correlation, Germany was not forced to impose sanctions on Ukraine more than Russia and China were forced to impose sanctions on the USA and NATO countries for their wars. Germany chose that

[@niccolobrioschi3758]

@@jaunt3603 but then energy would have been more expensive and they would have been poorer which is what they are crying about now

[@klausschumacher7126]

I am a German living in South East Asia since more than 30 years. I would like to have low temperature and maybe the German can send it to me. By the way in the 50th and 60th we didn't have Russian gas and no double or triple glass windows and we put a heated stone in our bed before we go for sleeping. That's why the Boomers are healthy and will be German pensioners for a long time. Stop whining and follow what the old people say. DW should not following the UK Media making people scared....

[@disanKh]

Yeah go green as fast as you can while Putin is helping........ No one could help you as Putin did.

[@janekmazur5985]

If only Germany has like 9 nuclear power plants, that could help with clean energy production.

[@Yamamaass]

Where's the cheap enriched uranium? Russia. it's a loop 🤣🤣🤣

[@janekmazur5985]

@@Yamamaass Canada, Australia, Nigeria, Namibia, Kazachstan. There are some sources of uranium outside Russia. And it does not run out so fast.

[@Yamamaass]

@@janekmazur5985 🤣they talk the same with the American LNG. They're right there but not available and cheap enough to save EU😏

[@VicMansaMusa]

@@Yamamaass right, I remember when they said LNG was going to save them

[@Smudgie]

@@Yamamaass Canada.

[@winstondeocampo699]

It’s going to be a good test to see if renewable energy like solar, hydro and wind can replace nuclear and fossil fuels right?

[@heidelbergaren5054]

No, because renewables aren’t built up in the same speed as the gas is reduced

[@jollyjokress3852]

It is already proven it is possible. The only thing lacking is the political will to make big changes. Though, it is getting better.

[@David-ej1ps]

Literally can’t, you can’t make more wind and sun if necessary. This is the biggest problems with “renewable” energy especially in a continent like Europe

[@akmhidra23]

At this point no they can't, maybe if storage technology improves to be able to store energy cheap then you can talk about that. But that is years if not decade's away.

[@jollyjokress3852]

@@jellyfishi_ yeah, the comment of a dimwit.

[@12kenbutsuri]

Are people using freaking gas for cooking? Are we living in the 1900s?

[@cipaisone]

To make it feasible and not having the people angry, it is very important for the state to actively implement and promote at low costs changes in houses. Suggestions like, do not take the shower and reduce the heating will be of NO use, as people will not do anything if not put in the conditions to do it. And this means either increase the costs a lot, and let people get angry because of the cold and lack of services, or really invest on the changes in all house, now.

[@suportbghelp4938]

No take shower, but guess only for regular people.Politician and rich will still take their.:)

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

@@suportbghelp4938 are people with solar thermal rich?

[@throughput6674]

Suggestions like, do not take the shower sound awfully like communism to me..lol

[@jamlischool59]

Sacrifice gas just to satisfy the ego of USA and for the NATO membership.. I think that's good deal for poor people it won't affect that much to reach people.. poor people please don't shower this winter okay 😂

[@marcdc6809]

@@throughput6674 it's communism when you tell people they'll have gas for cooking between 6 pm and 8 pm.

[@jasperliew1030]

the whole World must learn from UK, simply STOP OIL. The Tanks The Planes will stop and not move in Ukraine war. Credits to UK for this greatest Idea

[@jonnorth1147]

Nuclear plants?

[@roywirasentosa619]

The German chancellor should resigned...no way out.

[@hhwin2198]

When you live a frugal life to start with these changes they ask for are no life-changing at all. Just a normal day.

[@eyeswideshot7347]

They will not ask for Frugal Freddy but Cheap Charly! No heating with minus degrees!

[@delorushein6725]

In the End the only road will lead to Russia.

[@ishrirampersad8809]

Germany should have thought out this scenario before they imposed sanctions with their fellow NATO members. Think before you leap. Look at all the palava taking place after the event. Going green is not the answer any time. You dumped coal before. This is such a waste of time about alternative energy at this time. Good freezing for you for your hate for the Russians.

[@EA-ck4so]

And what is their advice for industries? To shut down and cut off the jobs? Then saving energy for heating the house will be irrevelant as the unemployed population will have no money to pay any utility bills.

[@volkhen0]

Meanwhile in many shops and markets A/C is set to fricking freezing cold. Like 15C.

[@eyeswideshot7347]

To make you feel like winter already but it uses Even more Energy! RUSsia will invade POland too!

[@jim2376]

15C = 59F = one sweater and you're fine.

[@eyeswideshot7347]

@@jim2376 It's about the meASUREments! Minus 15 with an astroNOT costume is also no problem!

[@jim2376]

@@eyeswideshot7347 I have no idea what you're trying to say.

[@eyeswideshot7347]

@@jim2376 Then try to read it Again until you get the message!

[@cndungu]

Solar lamps, Germany! Solar lamps.

[@dirkofficial1303]

As a Dutchman I stand with Russia

[@waynekannegiesser5948]

Dutchman did you mean Dickman........

[@drmodestoesq]

And you forgot to add that you oppose Ukrainian sovereignty. When are you going to cut the Indonesians a giant check?

[@shinseiki2015]

@@drmodestoesq Ukrainian sovereignty is not my problem, it sounds like a Ukraine problem isn't it ?

[@yoichikirigami607]

No wonder shooting their own feet hurts

[@peacerules6418]

I live in a hot to cool climate I guess to me a winter in Germany would be like living in a freezer, I feel cold at 3 degrees Celsius ,that's my winter but it warms up pretty quickly to a around 20 degrees Celsius. I hope the older people and young children can stay warm in Germany.

[@starvictory7079]

We have -15 or colder in Sweden in some places. We use insulation and are never cold. We don't use gas. Germany will be fine.

[@loft90]

@@starvictory7079 no gaz no power no industry no econpmy

[@vide-yo3336]

It is not super cold in germany. Maybe a few weeks in a year. But some winters happen to be exceptionally cold and if next winter will be very cold, then germany will be in a bad shape. They have a lot of elderly people and many homeless living on the streets and these are the most vulnerable. Other than heating, energy is necessary for transportation, industry and most public services. So, I would bet that the next 12 months will be disastrous for germany and some of its neighbours.

[@momazosalejandropig1542]

They brought all this on themselves. They banned Russian oil and look where they are now. 😹 they have to save water and energy and are living like poor peasants all because their government disagrees with Putin.

[@jasperliew1030]

Germany should learn from UK, just Stop Oil. , problem solved

[@quirin5061]

i (german m 26) haven't used heating at all for the last two winters. you don't need it, or at least you don't need much. I share two walls with a heated apartment and my low room temp is around 10-15°C. I felt much better and got healthier when i made the switch. I wish i could keep it as cool the whole year. its awesome. use this winter as an opportunity to try it out. Im willing to bet you'll stick with it

[@mikecamrcplus3057]

And what happens when the 2 apartments turn off their heat. ha ha

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

@@mikecamrcplus3057 he fixed you there, ha ha

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

Nice! To be honest, I hate to be below 15c but we also know that temperature is not the same under all weather conditions and if the air is humid, 15c may feel colder and Portugal I believe is more humid. I am also betting on the fact that German houses are famous for being very well Insulated and that people will do ok during winter. Specially if they prepare in advance. Don't believe me on the insulation? Just look at the fact that my country is way warmer during winter and people have more cold at home. If I don't heat my house, I can wake up to 10.7c in my living room while outside is about 10c.

[@capastianluna8896]

In the UK never needed the heater (unless having clean clothes), most the times hotwater arrives from the kettle to make coffee or cleaning, very rare I've switch on the boiler, it's just gas and we don't need it.

[@quirin5061]

@@mikecamrcplus3057honestly i think that would still be fine but you can still use a heater if necessary or heat one central room

[@srathwa5947]

Winter is trustable ally of Russia

[@davidwong1848]

Germany 🇩🇪 should said Thank you to Russia 🇷🇺 for speeding up the Sanctions 😂 🤣 😂 🤣

[@mbabaalijoseph746]

So u expected Russia to just smile at your sanctions😂??everything putin😂😂

[@RChyshkevych]

Germany only has themselves to blame for this because they were warned by others, but they just wanted cheap gas. And now they have to pay higher price for making deals with Russia for energy

[@rioquibu]

While president, during his UN speech, Trump told Germany about the danger of putting their fossil fuel needs in the hands of Putin and the German delegation there laughed about it

[@mulankassim5092]

Why is Germany complaining...you wanted to cut off russian gas..deal with

[@axeblue]

Yeah... Get rid and say no to your old habits. I didn't know, Germany could go even Greener.

[@someone6162]

The impact of this energy crisis on the economy and industries is huge!! The cost of getting energy from another source is going to be very expensive and will not help with the rising levels inflation!!! This is what happens when you have non-thinking politicians running the country!! Singing Kumbaya is not going to be very pleasant with no fire or heat!

[@Writeous0ne]

correct.

[@angieleemans8316]

So true

[@themadfarmer5207]

EU shot themselves in both feet. Serfs will suffer though

[@Lev_Sv]

Deindustrialization of Germny is coming. With expensive energy local production from Germany will be incompetitive .USA will be happy.

[@gregthomson2299]

Well someone did try to tell you, but you laughed. Are they still laughing, an apology would maybe help you!

[@declanmurphy6427]

Germany has had a long obsession with Gas like no other nation. It must be part of the DNA at this stage.

[@boogiemcsploogie]

If they're low on fuel I hear Romania has some good oil fields.

[@revolutionarydefeatism]

I have a better idea: what about closing all yachts, all billionaires entertainment facilities to save the energy?

[@hussainceesay]

Well done Russia 🇷🇺!

[@fara6597]

😡🇺🇸🤠

[@airbnbhomeincreteislandcha952]

Yes I’m happy

[@neverbackdown4744]

Putin is a gentleman ☺☺☺

[@annthropomorphous]

It's amazing how efficient and realistic the German people are in the way they think. I hope things would turn out better than expected in Germany.

[@eyeswideshot7347]

Amaze=conFUSE Umust* be conFUSED then! REALisTIC=true' BUT GERmans" 'AINt' Truth' PEople=SLAVEs way=method' THINking=FANtasy Eye=Ego HOPIum? *wud* =asSUMPtion It wil' be THE other WAY around!

[@E3ECO]

The Germans have always been a pragmatic people. If they see gas shortages coming, they'll pitch in. Not like many other countries where the population is very selfish.

[@eyeswideshot7347]

@@E3ECO Yes but NOT "this" time as they are now very selfish and absolutely dependent TOo! No gas delivered from EU to its Slaves means also no ElecTRIcity!

[@ingai7014]

They certainly Will !

[@EA-ck4so]

Is it sarcasm?

[@ibrahimshehu8636]

Germany is crumpling..

[@Arational]

Recommission your nuclear plants now.

[@kev3226]

What happened to the fireplace?

[@michaelkwehmini]

Russia: Germany please don't give Ukrainian weapons to kill our soldiers or else Germany: or else what? What can you do do? Russia: we will wait till winter and teach you a good lesson that you will never forget easily.

[@Shifty_]

A really good life hack to not have your soldiers killed in Ukraine is to not invade Ukraine.

[@bobpadok5331]

Germans won't freeze but they going to be deindustrialized..

[@faultier1158]

@@bobpadok5331 That's still way more dramatic than what's actually going to happen: German companies will be forced to innovate, making them world leaders in gas-free industrial production, which will be an essential & lucrative skill in the coming decades.

[@bobpadok5331]

@@faultier1158 we will use fossil fuels for one more century...as long it taken to create this cvilization on fossil fuels ..so long it take to abandon it...your innovations are wishfully thinking and not ready to function in reality and stay competitive in real global economy...you have create alternatives on sidelines and harmoniously abandon obsolete systems..what is not case for Germans now ..if you cut Russian cheap resources ... it's going to be similar pain as in 20s of previous century.

[@alien432hz9]

Europe in hypothermia...

[@fluffybrook6161]

Airconditioner, heater, electric oven, old refrigerators, non LED lights, escalator, ironing clothes, huge computer monitors and computer graphic cards, these things consumes huge electricity daily.

[@gadgetlike8730]

Shut them down, all of them and live in stone age! You still can survive without those electronics

[@fluffybrook6161]

@Leo A graphic cards

[@fluffybrook6161]

@Juri V airconditioner electricity consumption could be lower drastically, by limiting the time usage, limit using airconditioner to 6-12 hrs only per day, not 24 hrs a day.

[@VicMansaMusa]

@@gadgetlike8730 Germany will cease to be the world's largest 3rd economy soon.

[@throughput6674]

Dont worry, Russia is doing a 'special green energy operation'.

[@josdesouza]

Germany would rather fear than do the right thing.

[@haiderrazazaidi2262]

There is a proverb here in India "two things can save you from cold either four blankets or four buttocks" so I will advise my German friends to make use of this conventional eastern wisdom during coming winters, this is eco-friendly and cost efficient way to fight cold at least while at home.

[@tanakablack5271]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Winter is coming

[@Seba-mn1dl]

Ah... The paid trolls from India also commenting.... nice!

[@rharshith25]

Europe lol

[@tanakablack5271]

@@Seba-mn1dl 😂😂😂😂😂 heard you guys are told not to bath to save energy

[@T3RS1]

Our family in Czech Republic already switched from gas in boilers to electric boilers and solar panels. We ordered panels and batteries in Spring and 6 months later we have solar panels on the roof. If you wait for too long you will be surprised what will be energy cost at Fall and after Winter. Cost will be triple or more of what is it now. Gazprom will not met its quotas for sure and there will not be gas for everyone in EU ... we all had enough time to prepare for that. Solar is the way and in winter solid wood stove. Even in winter solar panels produce at least 15% of power if cleaned from snow.

[@ladaminuetkittens5216]

I come from CZ. R. Too, living in California. Not only than my solar panels produce all the energy for me, but I also give it to a public net. Summer, winter… Enough for electric car too.

[@benharriston2532]

i give it 2 years ...germany will fall apart on it own

[@Ksgggg]

That's a bit harsh. 5-10 years I would say. In 2 years we will see the effects but they are strong enough continue their struggle for a decade before they collapse.

[@benharriston2532]

@@Ksgggg THAT MAKES SENSE....LOL

[@asilencedvoice5185]

Europe and Germany should listen to President Trump.

[@jeffs4483]

Enjoy freezing this winter. You chose war over peace. Bad move.

[@drmodestoesq]

Germany chose to invade Ukraine? When did this happen? Germany has always been on Putin's side during his Ukrainian aggression. The German elites would have done absolutely nothing to Putin. It was the moral revulsion of the average German that forced them to act.

[@tiagojose7498]

Russians chose war instead of Peace

[@vaibhavumbarkar3712]

Very good, EU must pay for its greed and ego...

[@dlittle800]

The Germans need to create an effective national energy-saving advertising campaign. Something like “Our Future is in Your Hands.”

[@TheSuperedogg]

Something like “RisingPeers”

[@dlittle800]

@@TheSuperedogg I was thinking if they ran ads (billboard, TV, web, print, etc.), with the message (Our energy future is in your hands), images could then be shown of Germans’ hands… turning off a light switch, water tap, shower, or anything else that saves energy.

[@TheSuperedogg]

@@dlittle800 That’s a million $ idea! Pushing awareness and having solar class

[@theuglykwan]

Are u being serious or are u mocking the Joe Biden / Justin Trudeau vacuous approach to things?

[@jollyjokress3852]

I work as a "climate change manager" in a municipality in Germany. I cooperate with 4 others and we will do energy saving hacks campaign in our region - with a high emphasis on "together we can make it"

[@samuelfitzpatrick9739]

Fear a cold winter? I thought they had it all figured out. 🤣

[@toddbarber7950]

I would love to get into the NFT market but it's expensive with the gas price alone, something could cost $18 but the gas could be over $400

[@carlossantiago9316]

It's a crazy time right now with gas costing so much on NFT 🤦

[@berlynhale3780]

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[@mattmanson1077]

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[@mattmanson1077]

@@halilguven2898 Through wats'ap messenger

[@mattmanson1077]

+160156

[@edmurphy671]

6:25 - "You dont need to heat empty houses". Sure, let the pipes freeze, break, and flood the house. Nothing is an absolute, as with everything, it depends. Either pay for a plumber to shut down the house which costs $, and then of course pay him to open the house back up when you are ready to, or you do need to heat enough to keep it from freezing. You cant just listen to these bureaucrats, you need to think for yourself.

[@Sannypowa]

Germany has coal and can produce biogas from organic waste. They can produce hydrogen and convert the metallurgic industry to burn hydrogen. They can save up gas and buy it from other countries. They can increase electricity production and use electric heating and appliances. They can build more nuclear plants. They can extract coal, gas and oil from the seabed with a permission of the International seabed authority. You have other options other than Russia

[@johansjournal]

wow you should apply for a job there as chancellor 💪 i think you have great chance with all your new ideas

[@rodtukker1904]

People are worried about winter this year. Not for the winter after 3 years. Think practical and cheap for people. People factored in 100 Euro for energy bill per month budget trusting their Govt. and you suggest them stuff that costs in 1000s of Euros.

[@thegreatdane3627]

For some reason, biogas gets very little attention in germany. Here in denmark, we have replaced about 25% of our gas consumption with biogas. I see no reason why germany couldn't do the same. Biogas facilities are usually built in rural areas, and are often co-owned by local farmers. They can be built in less than a year.

[@aditya-ml6km]

1. Produce hydrogen from what? 95% of the hydrogen is obtained from natural gas. 2. Electrolysis? Electrolysis consumes a lot of energy. From where are you going to provide that energy if your nation is already in an energy crisis in the first place? I will ask again, hydrogen from what? 3. Increase electricity production? Exactly how...........? Electric heating and appliances will increase the electricity consumption thereby offsetting any "magical" increase in electricity production. 4. "They can build more nuclear plants".....Yeah only if it's possible to build a nuclear power plant in 2 months. Moreover, from where do you expect Germany to get nuclear fuel rods? 5. Extract oil from where? Extraction of oil or natural gas can take several years or decades. What do you think, oil exploration and building of an oil rig take a few months?

[@Sannypowa]

@@johansjournal I appreciate your sarcasm

[@cynthiamarie2107]

Start installing wood stoves, insulation, solar panels and better windows in every house.

[@axeblue]

Germany going greener: Yes, stop using plastic products, no Television or electricity using devices, don't fart and don't eat meat. It's just that easy to be Greener😂

[@tapsulinka]

About 19,6 German households are using gas. Many of them can change gas water heater and gas ovens to electric ones

[@nilslarson7532]

always hope that the two great nations of Germany and Russia would continue on a journey towards a close and even intergrated relationship. I guess the Anglo NATO countries didnt want that, they managed to undermine everything with the help of poland and Lithuania .sad. hoping f peace.

[@3cosmo]

There's no "integrated relation" with a criminal regime

[@denisgorjunov]

@@3cosmo are you talking about Ukraine?

[@edc1569]

What planet are you on, did you miss the whole 2000 - > 2014 period?

[@eddiewill5365]

Totally correct... Keep Germany down and Russia isolated is the West's agenda

[@nilslarson7532]

@@edc1569 all spin . respecfully suggest you find some serious litterature etc on subject matter. Not continental europeans but professors in the US and the UK. best to you.

[@drazenjankovic4981]

With this government, heating our Homes will be the slightest problem for us... 🙄

[@ehcanadianguy27cod31]

We live in peculiar times folks!

[@dontcomply3976]

It's all part of the plan

[@John-rr9nq]

It’s only just begun Strap in it’s going to get fruity 🥳

[@علي-ش7ث8ب]

nope,everything is going back to normal,poverty!

[@kaypuichun1746]

Europe shld stop listening to usa n start using their common sense.

[@zbatchDOC]

Never saw this coming 🤦‍♂️

[@srathwa5947]

EU sanctioned russia.. what do you expect in return more gas???😂

[@Alex-pj8nz]

Dumb government

[@zbatchDOC]

@@srathwa5947 went right over your head, eh?

[@MrNeversweat]

We were bragging about dumping Russian gas by December while we haven't got a clue of how to replace it., How pathetic

[@aNPERcs]

Fun fact. Finland has over 1 million heat-pumps installed with population of 5.5 million. Germany has a similar number (1+ million) of heat-pumps installed and population of 83 million. In Finland, gas is essentially never used in direct heating of homes (same in Sweden and Norway). 537k sales of heat pumps in France last year. 178k in Germany. Sweden with much smaller population had twice as many heat-pumps installed as Germany. Like what are you doing? Modern country like Germany should be at similar levels as Finland, Sweden and Norway. But they are not even at similar level as Italy and France. It will change. But it should have been done 10 years ago.

[@isorokuyamamoto8423]

Probably because Finland is colder too... make it more worth it to install?

[@drmodestoesq]

@@isorokuyamamoto8423 No....it's because Finland has an official cultural and political policy of not relying on their traditional enemies for something as essential as energy.

[@deeptysarder6797]

Not only Germany, whole Europe should reduce their energy consumption... It's better for the world and environment... Keep living this way👍

[@henriklarsson7835]

Fully agree! Good timing for Europe to reduce consumption and also good timing to switch to renewable energy production. Windmills has peaked up to 40% of electricity consumption in Sweden on one single day.

[@DasMirror]

Also china, Vietnam, iran

[@basiladnan1557]

To lower thermostats by 3 degrees is an option . Appeasment is the second option which will keep gas flowing but will lead to future disaster , and to a possible repetition of the 1930s miscalculations.Going green is the ultimate solution . The question is how can Russia , which economy is smaller than that of Italy, survive without exporting natural resources which make 60% of its primitive economy??!! .

[@Alex-pj8nz]

As you say American.

[@donparkvideos]

There is a third option. The de-industrialization of Germany, slow implementation of green energy, social disorder, and poverty. Anyone who says Europe can QUICKLY transition to green is simply wrong. However, one can always take comfort, in the midst of ruins, in being "right."

[@WiseOwl_1408]

Greenism will kill millions.

[@dontcomply3976]

Going green is the solution, eh? Just like Sri Lanka?

[@ivanho7268]

Saving energy consumption is a good thing, but can the German industries save energy? Beside energy, food cost crises will compound to the pains for citizens. So what did the leaders had done that cause this crises? Simply blaming others is not an excuse, leaders in charge are supposed to deliver basic expectations for its citizens.

[@eyeswideshot7347]

A safe is a prison box! The Energy is endless and it can't be consumed but used only! They want the economy to collapse now! The Slaves must die! The misleaders just say what they are given to read out for the sheeple to belIEve in and FALl/Low IT as it would be orders! be lame or bLAIm

[@felipe-vibor]

There's an answer. Lift sanctions against Russia and save Germany.

[@Mark5mith]

Sorry, we don't negotiate with terrorists.

[@suportbghelp4938]

@@Mark5mith You blackmail "terrorists",not negotiate.

[@eldesgraciado6690]

When TRUMP told the Germans, at the UN, that they were too dependent on Russian energy and that this was not good for them, THE GERMANS LAUGHED.