“We have not yet received an official note, but we need to take it seriously, as this is a continuation of the existing sanctions. And I do not treat this with understanding, because, from my point of view, international law is being violated. Europe is a sovereign territory, and I think that Europe should not allow such interference in economic issues, ”Kracht told RT Deutsch.
According to him, projects like Nord Stream 2 play an important role in the development of a small port city.
“I would like to have jobs that do not depend on the season. We will be able to achieve this through the creation of jobs in such projects, and also through long-term settlement, settlement for industrial work. Thanks to such projects, we will be able to advertise our performance range at the international level, so that the economic industries operating at the international level will pay attention to Sassnitz-Mukran and settle here, ”the politician said.
Kracht also stressed that Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has always been on good terms with Russia.
“I don't think we need to be protected from Russia. The Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region has had good economic relations with Russia for a long time ... In my opinion, it is very important even in these difficult times to talk to each other, and not threaten. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global crisis, including an economic one. I think it is worth thinking about this and, perhaps, cooperating even more closely at the global level, rather than threatening and hindering the development of the economy. This is the wrong way, ”he added.
Earlier, the US House of Representatives approved the draft defense budget for the 2021 fiscal year, which contains amendments to strengthen sanctions against Nord Stream 2.
As the German Handelsblatt wrote, if the new law comes into force, then all persons directly or indirectly associated with the construction of the gas pipeline will fall under it. Frank Kracht may also be one of them, since the port, which is 90% owned by Sassnitz, contains two Russian ships intending to complete construction.
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