“I’m glad that our German colleagues really look not just at demagogy, but about constructive solutions and improving the lives of their citizens. Undoubtedly, the implementation of this project ... will primarily allow German residents and companies to reduce the burden on utilities and the cost of production, ”he said.

According to Anansky, the United States "is engaged in its political battles", which, as the deputy emphasized, have nothing to do with the economies of Germany and Europe.

“Of course, only for our part we welcome (this proposal. -  RT ) and are ready for further mutually beneficial cooperation between our states,” the parliamentarian concluded.

Ernst had previously proposed similar measures against US senators who advocate sanctions on Nord Stream 2.

He added that in this case it is not about the economy, but about German sovereignty.