The SPD party leader Lars Klingbeil is concerned about the gas shortage in Germany. “We are facing dramatic months,” said Klingbeil on RTL/ntv Frühstart and appealed to citizens to help: “We also have to save in the private sector.”
Klingbeil points out that one must ensure that gas is not rationalized in industry. “That would have dramatic consequences for the labor market. We have to avoid that, and everyone can contribute to that.”
With regard to the upcoming maintenance work on the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, Klingbeil says: “There is a likelihood that Putin will no longer turn on the gas tap after the maintenance work.” This would have dramatic consequences for Germany and Europe and therefore one would have to deal with this scenario, says Klingbeil and emphasizes: “You have to expect the worst with Putin.”
