“The Germans have always been quite pragmatic about cooperation with Russia ... As soon as gas shortages begin, and in 2021 there was a gas crisis, this immediately affected heating and electricity tariffs.
And those very ordinary Germans, which, in fact, we are talking about, immediately begin to spread more from their wallet.
And, naturally, they do not like it, because tariffs have increased several times in recent years, ”the expert said.
In his opinion, the Germans imply that the presence of Nord Stream 2 will bring stability to gas supplies.
“They believe that the more Russian gas will come, the cheaper it will be, the less the tariffs will grow.
And the calmer it will be.
Therefore, the Germans here do not really think about Russia.
No, they think about their own rates and wallet.
In this regard, ordinary people are naturally pragmatic, ”the expert concluded.
Earlier, the Infratest dimap institute, commissioned by the ARD TV channel, conducted a survey among German citizens.
The results showed that the pipeline project is supported by 70% of the population in eastern Germany and 57% in the western part of the country.