“We are talking about the fact that for decades the economic well-being of Europe was largely based on partnerships with Russia and a very comfortable gas price that provided Europe's energy,” the political scientist said.
The specialist connects this statement of Nehammer with an understanding of the degree of Austria's dependence on Russian gas.
“The closer to winter, the more European politicians will understand the true cost of a confrontational policy towards Russia,” the expert added.
He pointed to the already visible instability of the European energy market, despite Russia's continued fulfillment of its supply obligations.
Earlier, the Austrian chancellor announced the impossibility of imposing an embargo on gas from Russia.
Nehammer explained this by the dependence of Austrian and German industry on Russian gas.
He explained that if the industry collapsed, it would lead to mass unemployment.