
Germany’s Ex-Chancellor Rejects Nord Stream 2 Criticism
Schröder signed off on the first Nord Stream pipeline in 2005, with his successor Angela Merkel giving the green light to the second project in 2018.

Schröder signed off on the first Nord Stream pipeline in 2005, with his successor Angela Merkel giving the green light to the second project in 2018.

A pro-peace turn in Washington could tip the scales toward decisive change—both on the battlefield and the EU institutions,the Hungarian PM said.

According to the SPD’s arbitration commission, the former chancellor was only “guided by the desire to use his connections to end the war.”

Russian state media celebrated Schröder’s statements while German legacy media was infuriated. Schröder now stands accused of spewing Kremlin propaganda.

Given the strategic dimension of the companies concerned, some former European leaders believe that remaining on their governing bodies indirectly supports Putin’s policies. Others are still working for Russian firms.