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Investigating Nord Stream 2: Key Figures Under Scrutiny
2025-01-24 23:55:11
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Investigating Nord Stream 2: Key Figures Under Scrutiny

The inquiry into the Nord Stream 2 pipeline has revealed significant connections between key figures and Russian influence. Gerhard Schröder, the former Chancellor, and Matthias Warnig, ex-CEO of Nord Stream 2 AG, have been pivotal in advocating for the pipeline's construction.

Warnig's recent testimony indicated that the Climate and Environmental Protection Foundation, funded by Gazprom, was established to circumvent US sanctions. This foundation, endowed with 20 million euros, aimed to ensure the pipeline's completion despite rising political tensions.

The involvement of local government officials, including Minister-President Manuela Schwesig, has drawn scrutiny, particularly regarding the foundation's origins. As the investigation unfolds, Schröder's refusal to testify raises questions about transparency and accountability.

The political implications of these revelations are profound, as lawmakers seek to understand the extent of foreign influence in regional energy policies. The situation remains dynamic, with further testimonies expected to clarify the intricate web of relationships and decisions surrounding Nord Stream 2.

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23. Januar 2025 um 17:10

Committee on Nord Stream 2: Former Chancellor Schröder has declined to testify as a witness

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Gerhard Schröder, the former Chancellor, and Matthias Warnig, a former Stasi officer, are close friends of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both had direct access to Putin and advocated for the construction of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea. The Parliamentary Investigative Committee is to examine how far their influence extended to the State Chancellery in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, particularly in connection with the establishment of the Climate and Envir..
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24. Januar 2025 um 14:27

Warning: The idea for the climate foundation came from Nord Stream 2

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24. Januar 2025 um 15:41

Nord Stream 2: Former Nord Stream CEO: The idea to establish the foundation came from us

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Matthias Warnig, former CEO of Nord Stream 2 AG, said that the idea to establish the Climate Protection Foundation MV came from the company. The foundation, financed with 20 million euros from the Gazprom subsidiary Nord Stream 2 AG, was founded to ensure the completion of the Baltic Sea pipeline Nord Stream 2 despite US sanctions threats.
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24. Januar 2025 um 18:37

Nord Stream 2 - Investigation Committee: Matthias Warnig testifies as a witness - DER SPIEGEL

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern circumvented sanctions for the construction of a gas pipeline with a foundation. Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig came under pressure due to the statement of a confidant of Putin.
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