EU law should govern Russia's new gas pipeline to Germany, France has said, heaping doubt on the project.
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline was meant to be monopolised by Russian energy firm Gazprom, according to original plans.
But the European Commission has tabled a law that would break up Russia's model by imposing EU rules on the offshore structure in the Baltic Sea.
"France intends to support the adoption of such a directive. Work is continuing with our partners, in partic...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.