He noted that the Nord Stream 2 project was implemented by a group of companies, including those from Germany and other EU countries.
According to Borrell, the infrastructure of the pipeline is ready and is undergoing a qualification process in the regulators, first in Germany and then in the European Union.
He said that the regulators will determine whether the project can "function within the European gas supply system."
At the same time, Borrell said that it was said many times in Europe that "they do not consider this infrastructure as a priority for the EU."
“But the European Commission and EU institutions cannot prohibit infrastructures that are built in accordance with the rules ... If there is a positive response from both regulators - Germany and the EU - the infrastructure will work.
If not, then no, "RIA Novosti quotes him.
Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Germany is not independent in defending its economic interests against the background of the situation with the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.