G. Economou: The reaction must be the size of Russian provocation

By Dimitris Gatsios

Noting that Athens is fully in line with its allies and partners in the European Union and NATO, the government, through its representative and with a view to the extraordinary summit of the “27” in Brussels, stresses that the reaction must to be the size of Russian provocation.

“It is self-evident in energy that, if we do not want a Europe that is being blackmailed, we must have joint action. The prime minister will submit concrete proposals,” Mr Oikonomou told reporters. Among the proposals that could be considered by Brussels, as already written by Capital.gr, is the creation of a fund, which will finance future inputs from pollutant rights and could help Member States support households and businesses. , the exemption from fiscal rules for the duration of the crisis and the coordinated gas markets.

“One part today will be sanctions. The second part will be the necessary adjustment in terms of energy. We expect Europe to formulate a network of tools to deal with energy,” Oikonomou said. “As for the energy issues that arise after the latest developments, the government is adapting its policies to the new data. Energy efficiency has already been ensured and we are working on scenarios that will address the best possible response and absorption of price fluctuations. In the meantime, provision has been made for further supplies of LNG and natural gas. In this direction, all the possibilities of the pipeline coming from Azerbaijan will be exhausted. gas and oil… There is no particular cause for concern… There is a wide range of options and tools, scenarios to deal with any problem.Depending on the magnitude of the crisis we must prepare for all contingencies… There will be no problem in the energy chain next period… “, he added.

“Russia’s attack puts the world community before its responsibilities… Greece respects the territorial integrity and independence of the countries. Condemns the brutal violence. Greece is cooperating with its partners for a joint response similar to the Russian provocation. The authorities in Ukraine are in constant contact with the Greek expatriates, for any assistance… The government is adapting its policies to the new data. Energy adequacy has been ensured. A pan-European solution is needed. And the prime minister will put it in Brussels η “We’s for the strengthening of the defense… the latest developments prove that the defense for the country is an end in itself…”, noted Giannis Oikonomou.