The author of the material claims that the EU countries should cooperate in the purchase of fuel.
“The EU countries can join forces to jointly purchase gas to oppose the dominant supplier in the market, that is, Russia,” Herwartz wrote.
He noted that European politicians are already considering this possibility and will discuss it next week.
The Handelsblatt journalist emphasized that greater "independence" of Europe from Moscow will be ensured by the wider use of the energy of water, sun and wind.
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said earlier that the European Union intends to study the issue of creating strategic gas reserves.
In addition, she announced an agreement to explore the possibility of joint purchases.