Denmark’s prime minister warns: – The situation is serious
The energy crisis is also a reality for Denmark. On Thursday, the Prime Minister calls a press conference about the situation.
– We are all worried. According to Mette Frederiksen, all households in Denmark and Europe, and we as a government Danish TV 2.
She says the situation is serious, but could get worse.
– If we do not get any Russian gas inn in Europe, the price may go up further, but there may also be a shortage, says Frederiksen.
Press conference Thursday
Thursday is to inform the country about the government’s plan in the event of a supply crisis. 412,000 Danish homes use natural gas for heat and hot water.
Several opposition politicians and economies require immediate handling.
– Some families may experience that their private finances are falling apart and that they have to leave home and home, says chief economist at Nykredit, Palle Sørensen, to Danish TV 2.
Denmark receives between 10 and 15 percent of Russian gas, depending on the season. The price for heating a house in the winter cold can triple.
EU measures
Earlier on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced several proposals for measures to mitigate the growing energy crisis in Europe, including the introduction of a maximum price for Russian gas
This led to a warning from Russia by Vladimir Putin about a complete stop in the supply to those who had to introduce a maximum price.
Leyen also drew from Norway’s contribution to a better energy crisis.
– Norway has increased its gas production to supply the EU. Norway is a true rock for Europe’s energy security, von der Leyen signs Twitter.
Støre signs Twitter that he thanks von der Leyen for important discussions on the serious energy crisis.
– We must work together to find long-term solutions that work. Norway must remain a predictable and stable energy partner for Europe, writes Støre.
She also predicts that the energy companies’ gigantic profits must benefit the member states, so that they can help consumers, a so-called Robin Hood scheme.
– The goal is very clear. We must cut Russia’s income, which allows Vladimir Putin to finance the cruel war against Ukraine, she said at a press conference.