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20 Oct 2022
Germany’s Scholz: Europe can withstand Putin's energy blackmail
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a statement on Thursday, “Europe can withstand Putin's energy blackmail.”
Additional comments
Supplier countries such as the US, Canada and Norway have an interest in energy not becoming too expensive in Europe.
The EU must coordinate closely with other gas consumers.
Gas-price cap could end up crimping supplies to Europe.
We have signed contracts to import gas with several countries and continue to sign with other countries to secure the needs during the winter.
We have freed ourselves from dependence on Russian gas.
Market reaction
EUR/USD was last seen trading at 0.9788, up 0.19% on the day.