Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck has announced another energy security package.
These include stricter requirements for filling the gas storage and activation of the lignite reserve, as Habeck said in Berlin on Thursday.
It is also about saving measures in public buildings and a mandatory "heating check".
According to him, the federal government will also take measures to support the largest German gas importer Uniper.
According to Habeck, it is correct that Uniper used stocks in the gas storage facilities to stabilize the company financially.
This will no longer be necessary: "We will soon stabilize Uniper differently."
To secure the energy supply, the Green politician also wants to bring lignite-fired power plants back on line.
Habeck announced that from October 1st, the lignite reserve would be activated in addition to the hard coal.
In addition, a gas saving regulation is planned.
"We need staying power," said Habeck.
"Winter is yet to come." And this is just the first winter.
The second winter of 2023/2024 will still pose challenges for Europe.
At the same time, Habeck rejected statements from Russia that the country was the guarantor of Europe's energy supply.
"It's a distortion of every fact," Habeck said.
Russia uses its power to blackmail Germany and Europe.
"And every day proves to be an insecure cantonist in the energy supply in Europe."