This was stated by the Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection Robert Habek, reports TASS.
He noted that the decision was made following consultations in the German government and with EU partners.
It is noted that the second degree of the emergency plan gives the government the right to recommend enterprises to save gas.
According to the plan, the situation can still be resolved at the market level, but a deterioration in the supply situation is considered likely.
Habek also called gas a scarce commodity.