Deputy Ananskikh called the benefits for Europe from the launch of Nord Stream 2

“I certainly fully agree with the words of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Moreover, I do not understand at all why and why the certification of this gas pipeline is being delayed so much.

Because this (project launch. -

) would simply save Europe from high gas prices that year, ”said the deputy.

In particular, the launch would have a positive impact on utility bills, the interlocutor of RT explained.

Such a delay, in his opinion, can be regarded as "political and economic stupidity."

He stressed that the inhabitants of Europe are suffering because of this.

Earlier, Novak said that the launch of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline today could stabilize the situation on the European gas market.

In his opinion, the use of 55 billion cubic meters.

m of gas from the Russian gas pipeline to generate electricity instead of coal will allow the EU to reduce total CO₂ emissions by 14%.