Russian oil giant Rosneft put under German trusteeship - Preserving while disconnecting | DW News

Berlin has put the German subsidiary of Russian oil giant Rosneft under trusteeship. That means a federal regulator is taking control of one of the nation's critical refineries in the eastern town of Schwedt -- which is served by the Russian oil-pipeline Druzhba. The German-government said growing concerns from banks, insurers and suppliers about the refinery's future forced it to act now.
Berlin is vowing to find non-Russian sources of oil for the refinery.
That announcement about Rosneft is part of a larger balancing-act in Berlin as it tries to preserve critical energy-infrastructure while disconnecting from the Russian supply that keeps it going.
Another example is the natural-gas company Uniper. It was the largest importer of Russian gas, but is now struggling as Russian deliveries fall away. Now the German government is considering stronger measures to keep it afloat.
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[@ricbace]

Germany should thank Russia to help them to be free of Russian gas so quickly...

[@mrjerzheel]

I doubt the public paying much higher prices will thank them

[@drmorcoch9338]

And... speeding up their green agenda. These clowns should give Putin a Nobel prize

[@she825]

While thanking the US for de-industrializing Germany. The Germany government has been doped by the US and EU.

[@she825]

@Dracula's Traphouse Germany stupidly caused this on itself. They will forever be paying higher prices for oil/gas. They will never be the same.

[@traveller7657]

@Dracula's Traphouse depends how much citizens are really willing to bear hardships

[@thomaskristensen4679]

“Russian troops retreat victoriously, Ukrainian army runs after them in panic.”

[@winkus8586]

Only 5% territory being recaptured and you with the rest of the western media makes it appears like a D-day victory.

[@Pyasa.shaitan]

Just like Afghanistan f*** US troops, country that wasted $20 trillion to loose a war.

[@problemslayer3538]

Russian troops are dead

[@srf2112]

hahaha!! brilliant

[@yurok1988]

Have your grandpa already told you sbout secret russian weapon - "general Moroz"?

[@peace4myheart]

Hopefully Germany learns from its lesson. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Also, it's good for the planet and everyone to look for alternative source of fuel.

[@msughnongo1832]

No.. don't follow blindly and foolishly instructions without weighing the consequences. Don't be a lapdog.

[@henrim9348]

Germany has the knowledge to develop nuclear power. But it caved to the leftists who were manipulated by ... yes, you guessed it.

[@josephbegniol2051]

@@msughnongo1832 underrated comment

[@viaceslavmikhailovich9825]

@@msughnongo1832 You are right. German problem is: their government serves to the interest of American financial elite, not to the interests of German people.

[@jianyang6281]

doesnt Germany want to get rid off Rus gas? and how could you say this is a lesson Germany shall learn.

[@afre3398]

Meanwhile Norway rubs its hand, with dollar(kroner) signs in their eyes

[@slewone4905]

Norway: I am soooo afraid of Russia. They might invade our borders. Norway: we are rich Norway, we are too poor to pay the 2% of our GDP in defending ourselves from Russia. America must pay over 75% of NATO's bill to defend a continent they aren't even in.

[@afre3398]

@@slewone4905 Is it you Donald Trump?

[@drunkenpumpkins7401]

Seems like a special trustee operation to me.

[@realnapster1522]

Russia will be chilling and so will US. Poor people in EU will be screwed and they will face big economic contraction. Elites in EU don’t care.

[@realnapster1522]

Rich get richer while poor get poorer. It remains to be seen if poorer countries in EU will have a violent revolution this winter.

[@josephhall1049]

lol

[@BoleDaPole]

Truly a free market. Wasn't DW just bitching when Russia nationalized private corporations just a few years ago?

[@viaceslavmikhailovich9825]

Germans got in a bad habit to steal Russian properties. Then they wonder why Russia is not so enthusiastic to have business with them.

[@clncarpets]

Just use your solar panels in winter?

[@jin1740]

At this stage, market rules dont matter anymore. Shut down the TTF gas contract and fully nationalise energy prices

[@arifjau7761]

Well...blankets will sell well in Europe now...

[@helmchen1239]

Yes, because we didn't need any before. We just heated everything to 35C and slept naked in the winter. Now I have to buy a damn blanket too, I'm screwed :(

[@egegeggegeeg4789]

in the comments you can read " Don't put all your eggs in one basket." or "germany has learned from its lesson". people seem to forget that it's also about price. germany was able to benefit from cheap russian gas for decades. in the future, germany will have to pay more. industries will not be able to produce at the same price. this could affect germany's global competitiveness.

[@doppelkammertoaster]

This exactly. As you said, it will have long lasting effects on our economy. Maybe that was about time though. It will, hopefully, further push rewenable ways to produce things.

[@jvs333]

Egegeg gegeeg: finally someone speaking pragmatically and realistic

[@dragilxcom4176]

Energy is always the sellers' market. This has been proven in decades of OPEC operation to manipulate the market for their best profit through fine throttling of their production. The problem with Europe is always be the net importer of energy and losing its cheapest source of energy is the dumbest suicidal action.

[@blacklighthologram5339]

Russia sealed there own fate with this war, Europe was already starting to end their reliance and now it’s speed has well over doubled. Also I don’t think I’m a communist for saying that many of these energy companies should be nationalised right?

[@mosesoftheblock2311]

You can nationalize the company, but Germany still needs to import the gas from elsewhere.

[@davidmurphy563]

The company is unviable due to Russian actions and there's an overriding public interest so there's an obvious case for nationalisation. That's not what communism is.

[@skitpare2627]

@@mosesoftheblock2311 or go nucelar..

[@winkus8586]

Lol...... The west is becoming a communist.. BTW..... The world is not only about 50+ western countries.

[@cajunstrat]

Eliminating competition and innovation is not in anyone's best interest.

[@Kiki-en9vm]

Great ,way to go, it will be difficult initially, but they will make it true,and is also a way to look for more reliable independent energy source.

[@MasterWatchmaker]

.. exact words of a sucidebomber

[@musiconabudget3712]

yes the arab begging strategy lol

[@wakangmakulet674]

independent?seriously???😆

[@noelbartley9933]

@@MasterWatchmaker Comic people have gone through very difficult times and survived

[@shesathome]

Russia was cheapest and reliablest sourcerer of all times that brought wealth and prosperity to EU by magic gas wand. German's Green Frenzy and "Ukraine Uber Alles" killed the curious cat that probed 400 kV powerline.

[@dlewis8405]

All of a sudden clean energy looks economical while fossil fuels need billions in subsidies, at least in Germany.

[@E3ECO]

Is the US, fossil fuels have always seen subsidized billions annually, mostly in the form of tax breaks but also with cheap land leases.

[@annabellelee4535]

Yeah, the ending of industry in Germany results in much less energy needed, of course, it also results in much smaller GDP. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

All around the world Dave Parsons... People, specially those pro ruSSian ones are commenting as if this is an EU only problem but it is in fact a global situation

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

@@annabellelee4535 dream on.

[@annabellelee4535]

@@TheAllMightyGodofCod LOL, you really believe raising taxes on businesses will cut the prices of their products? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AnwarAlam-fb9ch]

As you will sow, so you will reap.

[@Jake-rs9nq]

Same for Russia.

[@reddragon100]

@@Jake-rs9nq same for germany

[@noelbartley9933]

@@reddragon100 You comics never cease to amaze. Germany will be fine .Russia well

[@Jake-rs9nq]

@@reddragon100 Germany has enough gas for the winter, and enough coal and nuclear to transition to green energy. Why should Germany need to be reliant on Russian power? Why do you expect Germany to bow down to Putin?.

[@kukulroukul4698]

Caramba Rosnieft !

[@yourstruly5706]

I thought it was Russia that stopped exporting, but somehow Germany stopped buying🤣

[@she825]

Western countries would say any nonsense for the naive citizenry to believe. Russia cut the gas, end of story.

[@yourstruly5706]

@@she825 Yeah, it's crazy. They did it in front of our eyes, yet we stopped buying it. You've hot to love the delusion and the shocking thing is they treat us (the people) as people who don't see what's happening in front of us.

[@quetzelmedina3]

Hahahahaha

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

You didn't listen to what was said and besides, if one stopped selling.... Automatically the other stopped buying or does one continue to buy if the other is not selling? Seriously, what is it that you don't get?

[@yourstruly5706]

@@TheAllMightyGodofCod grammar is important, stopped buying means they initiated the action. However, the truth is they can't buy. There's subtlety in word selection and the meaning it conveys.

[@joemens1272]

This is theft!

[@seamusoflatcap]

Nothing compared to what putin has done.

[@joemens1272]

That means Germany is not different from Russia. I thought the west was acting on higher moral😏

[@seamusoflatcap]

@@joemens1272 Here's the thing, though. If Putin withdraws from all stolen Ukrainian territory the company will return to its owners. At the moment, Putin has no intention of returning stolen land or property. If the company owners are unhappy, they can complain to putin.

[@reddragon100]

@@seamusoflatcap where is moral ground

[@katrinagarrett9612]

Invest in blankets...lots of blankets.

[@kukulroukul4698]

Bee Gees - Tragedy

[@reddragon100]

invest in sheep farm

[@cholzkohle1475]

Nice one, Poland!

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Russia already cut the tap off🤣🤣🤣

[@matthewgibbs6886]

i distinctly remember a certain libyan leader doing the same thing once so nato killed him.

[@Zaf2010]

Its time every country that condemns Russia for its actions makes sure they are never dependent on Russian energy or raw products in the future

[@NameRiioz]

You can even go to another planet, where there will be no Russia)

[@lattehour]

in 3-4 years we wont touch russian gas there many countries with gas for sale they just dont have the infrastructure but that will change

[@costanalexandru5120]

@@lattehour Yes ... let's all buy bows and arrows ... we gonna have to start hunting again for the next 20 years till we build a whole new world ... it's not like they had 200 years before all this, to build that infracture if that was what was missing ... Or wait, they had 200 years to do it... Now they say they ll do it in few months.... It s a matter of months till the whole economic system collapses in europe

[@sbkarajan]

@@lattehour The real purpose of Russian Sanction is for Germany not to get to strong to challenge the US again. So, the plan is going very well, Germany is scr*wed once again.

[@Esaudaniel]

You will still depending on Russia energy but now you are buying it from India.

[@tomkelly8827]

As a Canadian, I can say that yes we do have gas but it is on the opposite side of the world from Germany. Shipping costs would make the project break, it makes no sense. Even if you had to cross the whole of Europe, that would be a much much shorter trip than Alberta oil going to the Atlantic. Buy closer to home. Sure we can help, we have the resources but it is too far. If you want Canadian energy, the only fuel that I would suggest is Uranium, that is worth shipping the distance. It is 1 000 000 000 times more efficient in terms of transportation costs/kg

[@francisjohnoca5710]

BUT MOVIES SAID URANIUM IS BAD! ITS TOXIC :((((((((

[@10783247jp]

Breaking news the oil pipeline is now off 😂

[@Nectpost]

😆 🤣 😂

[@koushik-eg8bg]

Russian stop supply Gas to Germany

[@Milo-nz5gf]

Well since Russia shut down Nordstream #1...I don't think Germany has much of a choice here?!?!

[@kukulroukul4698]

its not about choice but Russia took their gloves off ...and their are playing pretty rough ! Its more the FACT that Russia's action cant be covered by SILENCE like before

[@E3ECO]

Yes, I thought that was kind of odd. Germany has already been shut off.

[@vulpsturm]

@@kukulroukul4698 Remember when Trump warned them about this and they just laughed at him? We're going to be laughing pretty hard when Germans freeze this winter. Shoulda listened, but oh no, the Germans are soooo intelligent.

[@patrickstar8255]

@@vulpsturm or Obama 2014 so long before Trump

[@blackbrute2504]

You are right Milo🤣

[@nordland2235]

I been a listener to DW SW since the early 70s.

[@anitadrink5255]

cool story bro

[@ph11p3540]

I only discovered DW only 5 years ago. They kind of remind me of CBC of Canada or NBC of USA in their news slant and reporting style.

[@nordland2235]

@@ph11p3540 I had a big old knight kit tube general coverage receiver.......I listened to DW BBC VOA....etc.

[@kingjames7904]

Ive been following you since the the late 60s

[@roman2011]

Without oil, my legs can work.

[@theujexperience3564]

Wow! How do you say, that's not what I'm saying, while saying it ,better than this? You are the champion.

[@davidmurphy563]

Well, Germany doesn't need to worry about support from Finland at a time like this.

[@xxxytheguy1296]

This post is literally explaining how deutschland is becoming communistic

[@mathew9508]

Lusiferin nimeen. Suomen olisi pitänyt pyyhkiä persettä uniperillä mutta mistäpä tuon tiesi että hommat menee tähän pisteeseen miljardi tappiot kiitokset päättäjille

[@xxxytheguy1296]

@vix ruinarum parva vestigia socialism yes but I believe communism and socialism are not that different.

[@harmless6813]

@@xxxytheguy1296 Thanks for clarifying your ignorance.

[@user-ve7hn2dh8h]

@@xxxytheguy1296 and I'm actually pretty sure you don't know what either of the two means

[@yawasare666]

That's is right way to go,stop Russian gas.

[@Vitalyk99]

Yes please stop the wind coming from Russia too

[@drakkar7860]

That's free lol

[@melaniehickey236]

May God bless your people and keep them warm and well fed.

[@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488]

Boy am I surprised.

[@juanvga]

germany expropriating russian companies

[@Dontquoteme933]

wait, I thought windmills were the answer, lmao

[@darthd12]

see, you should know atleast where the problem with germanys energy crisis is. its mostly bavaria :) and thats because they didnt want solar and wind energy. you have alot in common with them, youre fuqin clueless. and i rather freeze then keep on relying on russia

[@wsurfer2147]

I am not surprise with all those oil tankers in ports, there won't be an oil spill soon.

[@pleiotropik]

Theft. I am Jack's complete lack of surprise.

[@grannyappleseed]

Well done Germany... Its so wonderful to see you on the right side of history. I believe kanata(Canada) has plans to help. Pretty sure I seen that on KZbin weeks ago

[@lt.dashkov1079]

i mean third times the stike right?

[@thisisprogress6817]

Kanata and Germany can't even protect their own borders, let alone Ukraine's.

[@xijinpingpong4426]

This stuff will bankrupt a lot of German companies who can't produce anything without a constant supply of natural gas. Germany was for the last years the second largest importer of natural gas. A lot of people underestimate the economic impact this will have on Germany.

[@Esaudaniel]

Destroying their own economy is being in the right side of history? You're delusional boy

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

@@xijinpingpong4426 Germany just restarted 6 LNG to gasification plants. Germany will be fine.

[@srf2112]

Oil pipelines .. use them or lose them.

[@asan1050]

ThanksMuch!

[@hansweissmann_xviii6754]

And then went under…..

[@3321far]

How is it possible that there is not a pipeline from the middle east? It’s closer than Siberia.

[@slewone4905]

that is why we started a war in Syria . SO we can build a pipeline.

[@bomber9912]

because the middle east is such a nice alternative to Russia. Democracy and human rights at global peak, right? Oh how well women and homosexuals are treated there. No wars at all, no oppression, no genocides. What a prime example for humanity.

[@kieragard]

@@bomber9912 it's looking a whole lot better than Russia right now.

[@bomber9912]

@@kieragard oh no it doesnt

[@kieragard]

@@bomber9912 oh yes it does, the middle east isn't threatening nuclear war to end all life on this planet.

[@georgewee1227]

You mean steal

[@iainclark4835]

I'll bet the salaries and bonuses of the bosses are not affected by the State pumping money into it. They are first guys that should feel the pain.

[@Womba1009]

Billions for corporations.. there will be nothing left for the people.

[@rollingdownfalling]

In the mean time, I have heard bad news about a chemical plant in Ludwigshafen called BASF which is having troubles maintaining its operations due to natural gas shortage. Apparently it will affect many other products downstream in other industries.

[@sebastianlahns8023]

they already sourced alternatives, bit more expensive but prices are dropping since russia is not able to stir panic any more

[@furuwrecker1420]

Yeah, source? Trust me, bro? 😂😂😂

[@drmorcoch9338]

Heard that too. Music to my ears

[@renanfelipedossantos5913]

Trust me, bro. 🤡🇷🇺

[@islahbahrawi]

SABIC will replace the BASF Market...it will not disrupt the European market until BASF has a solution to the Gas shortage.

[@roryoneill9444]

Some countries during the Financial Crisis took control of Banks and borrowed to Bailout these Banks, then sold off the controling share of the Bank, when the financial environment changed. So why shouldn't that system be used in a different crisis.💸💸💸💸

[@ameliawhitlock492]

Yes you're right about that. Impressive. Hi am Amelia and you are?

[@MrJoysiq]

This is what happens when a country puts all its eggs in one basket.

[@CHMichael]

Not that I don't think Russia deserves it but it's a interesting legal precedent. Germany and German companies still have interest in Russia. - used to have ?

[@harmless6813]

You are talking investment interests? No, nobody has any at this point.

[@ameliawhitlock492]

True. You are right. Very smart comment hi am Amelia and you are?

[@StayPrimal]

Well done Germany

[@henrybn14ar]

They have chosen to freeze. We'll done for what?

[@antirashists]

@@henrybn14ar Well, Vladolf Putler needs hard currencies to conquer the free world. Apparently he's running out of Money and RuZZia will collapse soon.

[@reginaayat5390]

The oil companies fought so hard against green energy and they're going to get hit big by this. Rooftop solar in residential areas is looking better and better they're just needs to be more investment and improving the efficiency and storage issues

[@RonSommar]

We spent billions on green for two decades and what base energy can it provide? 4(!) % 🤮

[@duncansmith7562]

"they're just needs to be" = reality is so different from my dream world

[@davidc2072]

It's already cheaper per kWhr in US. Surprised if it's not in EU.

[@Dontquoteme933]

oil companies are directly involved in the green grift.

[@duncansmith7562]

@@Dontquoteme933 seems so

[@dukebubblebutt5256]

No gas No Bosch

[@kukulroukul4698]

if ONLY it would be that simple :)

[@johnstarr2326]

About time!!

[@wom_Bat]

It will be a rough winter for Europe but a devastating summer for russia. Perun did a great video on the sanctions 6 months in.

[@kukulroukul4698]

check out William Spaniel too

[@thekaiser4333]

Do you really think that sanktions agains Russia is a good idea? Those sanctions are responsible for causing a war in Ukraine leaving thousands dead. You seem to be a quite bloodthirsty person.

[@realnapster1522]

Russia will be chilling and so will US. Poor people in EU will be screwed and they will face big economic contraction. Elites in EU don’t care.

[@kennethbryan3738]

So if EU doesn't buy russian oil russia will be no more..EU is 100% the world..without EU russia can't sell to anyone else..clowns

[@yurkouki]

Rough winter for Europe and devastating summer for Russia but catastrophic year for Ukraine

[@johndean1634]

Well they can still buy it from India and China via Russia like they are doing already. Just means everyone Pays More or goes short. Hypocrites

[@laurentdrozin812]

Not quite. You see, Russia sells at well below market price to India and China. Even if we buy from them, Russia still gets less money. Actually, it in some cases, Russia sells to India below production cost. So yes, we in Europe have to pay more, but that is still cheap as far as war go. The point of the exercise is to cut revenues to Russia

[@daddydanne27]

@@laurentdrozin812 🤔 so the logic .. if u get ill i do not care how many of my people get ill ? If Rusia get less money .. i do not care milions of peiple in Europe will be less the poor … O my god ! Sorry .. but i think is not ok to kill your brother to blame the neighbour and be happy because he will go to jail .

[@laurentdrozin812]

@@daddydanne27 i am sorry, I do not understand your comment. My point is that we are at war with Russia. The point of the sanctions is to cut Russias revenue, which we are achieving. This comes at great cost to us of course, but that is the cost of war.

[@MrAriish]

Time will tell if all is gonna be fine

[@naar7192]

Very good!!!

[@nightwaves3203]

Excellent. Now the price of crude can be raised with no bad feelings with the comedy of robber baron games going on. Congratulations on the display to a major industry.

[@shuabshungne8043]

Wasn't cutting down on dependency on fossil fuels the goal of Germany's Green Party for the last twenty years or so anyway? Now finally they start to do it. Thanks, Putler.

[@mathew9508]

But still too early

[@mathew9508]

Just cant do it

[@reddragon100]

Putin is helping germany in achieving its green energy target. Thank him

[@josebazocosta9341]

The Great Reset script; to the last coma...!!!

[@E3ECO]

These things require a push to really get going. It's too easy to keep doing things the old way, and people are afraid of change. Lots of naysayers out there.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Good. It's a first step, for certain.

[@jamesliston5693]

Why didn't they do this sooner

[@GranFinale]

The transfer of control of a privately owned industrial asset to the state is the very definition of nationalization. This guy is playing with words.

[@babayaga6321]

It is a theft !

[@barryc733]

Isn't a merge between state and business fascism!

[@ricbace]

@gnorweb hahahahhaa...

[@ricbace]

​@@babayaga6321 well is burn the money of people to save private companies.....

[@she825]

@gnorweb So when Cuba did the same it was condemned and called nationalization but because it's Germany, it's okay and not nationalization. Make it make sense.

[@louistan7560]

How does doing this help Germany when no gas is being handled? Who is Oaf trying to impress?

[@ddshiranui]

Psst, this is a story about oil, which is much easier to import from alternate suppliers.

[@cathyruiz73]

Remember necessity is the mother of invention .

[@ameliawhitlock492]

Very true. You are smart. Hi am Amelia and you are?

[@maneshipocrates2264]

Why do ordinary people always have to bail out these companies? Is this how capitalism works? Where is the money Uniper and others have been piling up?

[@patrickcowan8701]

It's capitalism for you socialism for them, funny that.

[@blowinkk9396]

How is that green energy working out for you?

[@mbak7801]

At the moment good. In a couple of years very good indeed. Green energy is cheaper at every level. Cheap Green energy for Europe. Russia loses roughly 38% of its GDP, probably higher. That is subsistence farming level of poverty. That is almost all jobs going and the Army and FSB not getting paid levels of poverty.

[@antonioimago1964]

Excelent 🇩🇪 👏 👏👏

[@gregknipe8772]

the press, above all, thrives on the term "crises". gold mine here.

[@Luke-hm9vh]

Damn it bro, when I see the Sanna marin my mind got distracted, I mean having fun and party is good too

[@lexingtonlad5745]

Just get rid of Putin. Problem solved.

[@eprofessio]

If you want energy prices in Germany to skyrocket, put the government into full control of the energy companies.

[@69quato]

Ah yes . unlike now under private ownership xD

[@anyamardy5556]

@@TheJackOfAllTrades777 that is nonsense! nobody's picking a fight with Putin. he's the bully. do research.

[@sababugs1125]

@@TheJackOfAllTrades777 so you'd rather give up Ukraine to save a couple bucks

[@jarikinnunen1718]

The windpower need quick respond gas turbines. So , that why gas are used to electricity productionin and price speculation.

[@OhmeinGottVIIC]

Nope, thats not right. Wind Power usually doesnt change that fast, so the problem here is not the fluctuation in production, but the fluctuation in demand. Thats why most of the industry nations relied on Gas as powerplants for those purposes during the 90s. That was the time the gas boom began. The good thing here is that with the upcoming from solar power the demand peak, which usually occurs during mid day gets compensated with Solar energy. So Germany is much less dependand on gas power plants compared to other countries. Howevee more such plants have to be built to get more felxible here.

[@jarikinnunen1718]

@@OhmeinGottVIIC How many wind mill compared to electric consumers? Wind can stop or change direction in minutes and consumers using are easily predictable. Production must correspond to consumption.

[@thenaturalhuman9568]

Taking another country’s property and everything thinks this will be ok

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Germany is restarting 6 LNG to gasification plants now. Germany can still import oil. Germany will soon land on it's feet. Russia has always been a gruesome, brutal place. No need to do business with them,.

[@josenelsonenriquez1567]

gruesome, brutal place, after decades of buying dirt cheap oil from Russia, so sour and bitter, ugh!

[@cajunstrat]

As soon as the war is over, it will be back to placating mental Swedish school girls.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

@@josenelsonenriquez1567 Dirt cheap? You making up fairytales? Say it walk’in.

[@Nectpost]

Then Africa India and Australia would never do business with EU if you wanna make history, say for now not never, Remember the day Africa will raise the end if Europe 🇪🇺

[@g.moeller308]

I'm confident that a nation that successfully integrated with post-Soviet Eastern Germany can handle this.

[@ddshiranui]

As a former East German who migrated to greener pastures, I feel like at this point I should remind readers about the significant economy crash that accompanied Reunification for East Germany, and 30 years later there are still major gaps in wages and industry. The East is slowly being depopulated as more people move away and die than being born; it's going to be Europe's Japan, except poorer and more radicalized as those that still remain fall prey to right-wing agitation and fingerpointing. But I still agree with the sentiment that the current crisis won't break Germany; it's economy overall is much too large. Replacements for Russian imports are already underway, renewables expansion is accelerating. It will be one tough winter, that's it.

[@g.moeller308]

@@ddshiranui the difficulties of German reunification were daunting. I'm not surprised to hear of the lingering, painful challenges. When the wall fell, I feared that civil war would inevitably follow. The accomplishment--maintaining unity in the face of enormous odds--is impressive. I believe in Germany's determination and focus. Keep peace, justice, and prosperity as your vision, and you cannot be defeated.

[@ddshiranui]

@@g.moeller308 Well said. The polls at least still paint a good picture!

[@petersilas4234]

@@ddshiranui At least East Germany economy was merged with the West Germany so could develop. The other East European countries will find now or later that we live in a social /economic world. Freedom and democracy go together with economic prosperity. Development strategies by Eastern Europe are not the same as those of the West.

[@ddshiranui]

@@petersilas4234 It's certainly tougher for the Eastern European countries, but are they not success stories either? They may not get money from a richer part of their own country, but instead they get EU subsidies -- and looking at economic development stats over the years, peoples' prosperity went up compared to before joining the EU. It's not perfect, but certainly better, even as challenges remain (in part also because a few political parties are undermining democracy in spite of economic advances).

[@debajitkumardas8649]

Wait and watch the outcome

[@andreyd8116]

Expert, in plain English: "Get ready for gasoline (petrol) prices to shot up soon"

[@ORO323]

Crimea’s annexation was a huge red flag. Even before that, Georgia should’ve triggered some sort of alarm. But no. Pretending for a return to normalcy while ignoring their warmongering neighbor hasn’t helped much.

[@carlislepanting5219]

Germany should purchase gas and natural gas from North Africa countries or even poor Venezuela has oil in abundance but it's infrastructure needs upgrade but Germany should stop enriching Russia and start to focus on other alternatives for oil!! Watching from Belize central america!! Be WISE all you people of Germany please !!✌🏽🙏🌎☮️

[@dawicked2k8]

Germany can't do any type of business with Venezuela simply because the US put sanctions on Venezuela meaning no country can do any business with Venezuela, lol people don't know what's going on

[@betseyhemmelgarn1230]

US has put sanctions on Venezuelan oil because, it is nationalized and the US can't control it. This is why the US has tried to assassinate the Venezuelan President 6 times. They want to put a Puppet president like Zelensky in power so they can gain control of the oil. These sanctions had almost destroyed the country and starved the people but, Russia, Mexico and China came to their rescue. Some intelligent Mexicans were able to secretly ship the oil to Mexico while hiding the payments to Venezula as other product. Then Russia came with their oil ships and China and Russia bought the oil to bring money into Venezuela. China helped Venezuela build big brand new shopping stores full of products especially food and their economy is doing very well and the poverty has been greatly reduced. The mass majority of their people love their president. US has so far snatched up 2 Mexican people that helped with the Venezuelan oil and put them in prison with no trial but, they are still sneaking their oil out. US arrogantly went to Venezuela to buy oil but still refusing to recognize the president. The sent the US contingent on their way with no sale in oil. Europe is not allowed to buy this sanctioned oil.

[@chillijoe8264]

the german delegation were warned by trump about relying on russia, they sat there giggling...!

[@4_vaccuum_salesman_of_marr944]

Gotta love the smell of desperation.

[@ameliawhitlock492]

No you just have to pray and put all hope in God. Hi am Amelia and you are?

[@bellohadiza9414]

The Asian, Africa and south America are now benefitting from mother Russian oil & gas soonest the economists discussing it now period.

[@Nectpost]

Africa dont buy gas from anyone, we have in abundance.

[@dosa2990]

@@Nectpost how about food, fertilizers amongst others then

[@Nectpost]

@@dosa2990 sure, we also export alot of food and resources, our biggest trading partners is Europe and China

[@noelbartley9933]

@@dosa2990 You comics

[@dosa2990]

@@noelbartley9933 yes I read comics

[@cat-.-]

If only we had the technology to build a power plant that runs on some sort of long-lasting fuel that uses very little fuel but produces intense energy......

[@megaeazy3]

Nuclear power plant!

[@hansmayer7652]

You mean the technology only one country (Norway) have a permanent place to put the waste? You mean this kind of power plants which are so releable that france had to shut down almost half of them this summer? Or take 15 years or more to build like in France or Norway and the building costs are skyrocketing? And last but not least you can't fuel gas heating systems in homes (~50% homes in Germany use gas for heating and warm water) with this technology...

[@HCqvintus]

​@@hansmayer7652 nuclear is a viable option, waste is not an issue and only greenpeace brainwash from the 90s could still believe it is more dangerous than oil and coal

[@RailTV01]

@@hansmayer7652 does France begging about winter

[@shesathome]

@@hansmayer7652 Russia builds NPP in Türkiye and Egypt for a fraction of Westinghouse or Areva cost and pretty fast too. And just FYI - most fuel cells come from Russia.

[@thesixth2330]

You stated Uni Per is Owned by Sweden by then showed a clip of the Finish PM? IS it Sweden or Finland? Get it straight DW, these are facts, right?

[@nordland2235]

Why don't Germany figure out cold fusion.

[@WiseOwl_1408]

Didn't think Germany had the choice did they?

[@codorin]

they do. only problem is which one is less painful. it will hurt them in many ways

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Good luck to all my fellow Earthlings in Germany and all across the world! We all deserve to treat each other with dignity. Stop hating people for being different. I wish you all my fellow Earthlings peace and prosperity. ❤🌍🌎🌏

[@amandadonaghey7540]

Thank you. Salutations 👍

[@quantum_cricket8555]

Click bate🙄

[@charleswiggins6684]

Pipe down.

[@phpn99]

grow up

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Excellent message (original post, that is. Not the trolly ones).

[@dayleedwards3521]

They can control Rosneft as much as they like, its the tap at the Russian end thats closed....

[@Flyingmachines350]

Next up, German Government nationalizes BASF.

[@johnmccain3877]

Unfortunately, relying on terrorist country is not cheap but a lesson for all of us to be more mindful when choosing trade partners

[@oneshothunter9877]

Xi Jin Ping: Yes!

[@metsleeth5369]

wow you almost made it sound like Germany had a choice when Russia said no...

[@SDBOGLE]

Oh so Germany can nationalised a oil company but Mexico is battling the US for doing the same? Let’s watch this space

[@portfairyhistory6362]

And yet: by using a 30kW downdraft wood-fired boiler you can make yourself from recycled materials, it is perfectly possible to reduce your annual energy expenditure by 85% from one moment to the next: 'Outback Hottie: 30kW downdraft, wood fired, rocket mass heater; unlimited, free: off grid hot water'.

[@livewyr7227]

Not exactly sure how I feel about the German gov't causing a company to fail by banning its source of fuel after encouraging its source... Then "rescuing" by taking control. That's practically a James Bond evil villain plot.

[@markmd9]

Never mourn a oil company! They make a lot, a lot of money.

[@kukulroukul4698]

Just feel as if someone comes to kill you WITHOUT warning ! Or... feel whatever you like

[@maneshipocrates2264]

Stop it!! Germany cannot depend on any country for its energy for the long run. Why does it concern the ordinary citizen that companies which never made any future plans is failing?

[@livewyr7227]

@@kukulroukul4698 Speaking of nonsequitors...?

[@jukkl]

I trust the government slightly more than the bosses of uniper. Btw it does not have to be always bad. The German government bought a significant part of Lufthansa when it struggled because of coronavirus, and sold its part back to Lufthansa with a profit of over 700 million euros.

[@omidpourhossein]

Witnessing the simultaneous downfall of Putin and Trump has energized my human spirit.

[@yingfengxuan]

trump will be back in 2024, trust me.

[@xxxytheguy1296]

Yeah but trump was a 100% correct about germans and their reliance on Russian energy. And biden is a joke.

[@JustaGuess.]

You must be looking somewhere else then because that is not the reality.

[@stubstoo6331]

Your not very bright Bidum, Boris Johnson, and pupet zelinsky with the madness of poop tin is enriched them and is going to destroy the EU. Master plan to perfection.😂😂

[@dukebubblebutt5256]

Johnson had fallen already.

[@zeppy2732]

It’s about time.

[@arctic_skies]

Look!!!! Democracy in action :D

[@tomdowning9358]

Yep - green is expensive, very very expensive. No country has the money to keep this going for a long time and transition to something better (greener?) would take 20 - 30 years. And who is paying for this? Exactly. Your kids and the next 20 generations. Well done World Leaders.

[@MaximilianGros]

I also think that instead of switching to renewable energies now, we should simply exploit the earth no matter what, until nothing works anymore and then freeze to death in winter because there is no alternative. But it would hit our kids first anyway, so who cares?

[@tomdowning9358]

@@MaximilianGros See, that is the problem with you people. There is no switching to renewable energies. To switch to renewable energy, it would need to be available to the same extent as existing which will take 20-30 years. What's the hurry?

[@MaximilianGros]

@@tomdowning9358 Yeah, people who use their brains can really suck, huh? Germany already covers almost half of its electricity needs from renewable energies and the expansion has accelerated in recent years, although our government has done its utmost to block the expansion. In any case, the expansion of renewables is much faster than the construction of nuclear power plants and is also much cheaper, quite apart from the unsolved garbage problem.

[@jojiswaminathan4574]

Hope Germany 🇩🇪 will not be at the mercy of leadership failure,,, In an another part of world, let not be the Sri-lankan way of leadership ❗

[@danutah5627]

Germany already is at the mercy of leadership failure. Minister Habek when asked in a TV interview if he was concerned about a wave of business bankruptcies, said he wasn't. He didn't think the businesses would go bankrupt. They would just stop producing for a while. Seems like Mr Habek suffers from a delusional disorder.

[@naar7192]

???🙈🙈🙈

[@ameliawhitlock492]

Let's just pray for god's intervention. GOD BLESS GERMANY. Hi am Amelia and you are?

[@RusynTV]

'Put under trust'.....what a odd way to say STOLE PROPERTIY

[@ycplum7062]

I am surprised it took this long.

[@greatplayerfan]

They waited until the right moment when Putin revealed the truth of why Russia didn't abide by the gas supply contract.. now that is clear that the reason was because of the sanctions, now Germany could move forward with the take over.

[@greatplayerfan]

You dont respect our contract, we dont respect your investments in our country. NICEEEE!!!!!