Germany ready to strengthen sanctions against Russia

Berlin is in favor of expanding the European Union (EU) sanctions against the Russian energy sector. This is stated in the statement of the Ministry of Economy of the Federal Republic of Germany, sent in response to the parliamentary inquiry of the party "Alternative for Germany" to the German government.

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"Import restrictions in the energy sector are decisive. Unilateral lifting of sanctions by the federal government is not possible. Both the imposition and lifting of sanctions can only be decided unanimously by all EU member states," said the German economy ministry.

The country's economy is facing "serious structural challenges," including geopolitical tensions, including those related to the conflict in Ukraine, the ministry said in its response. However, it is specified that the FRG government is not ready to cancel the sanctions unilaterally.

Earlier it became known that the EU is preparing a 16 package of anti-Russian restrictions, which may include an embargo on imports of gas and aluminum from Russia.

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