Your current location:HOME >opinions >German dependency on Russian energy significantly reduced: president 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 17:30:28 Source: Internet compilationEdit:opinions
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeyer attends a news conference at Cotroceni Presidential Palace
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeyer attends a news conference at Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, capital of Romania, May 4, 2022. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)
Germany's dependency on Russian oil is currently 15 percent, Steinmeier told a joint press conference with his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis.
BUCHAREST, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Germany's dependency on Russian energy resources has been significantly reduced, German President Frank Walter Steinmeier said on Wednesday during a visit to Bucharest.
Germany's dependency on Russian oil is currently 15 percent, Steinmeier told a joint press conference with his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis.
The Romanian president said that his country supports the European Commission's proposed ban on Russian oil, which would be implemented through a phase-out period of six months.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeyer (L) and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis attend a news conference at Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, capital of Romania, May 4, 2022. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)
Authorities in Bucharest are now working on sustainable solutions that can be rapidly mobilized, Iohannis said.
"Romania wants to play an active role in achieving the EU's strategic objectives for diversifying its natural gas supply," he said.
Talks between the two leaders also focused on the support granted to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees, support for the EU accession of the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia, and Romania's expectations regarding accession to the Schengen area.
Photo taken on Feb. 25, 2022 shows diesel and gasoline prices displayed on a screen at a gas station in Frankfurt, Germany. (Photo by Armando Babani/Xinhua)
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday on retaliatory sanctions against individuals and entities in response to their "unfriendly actions" over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Russian government was ordered to compile a list of individuals under sanctions within 10 days. ■
Young Boys seals 6th Swiss soccer league title in 7 years after rallying from firing coach Wicky2024-05-21 17:07
West Virginia GOP Senate president, doctor who opposed drawing back vaccine laws ousted in election2024-05-21 17:06
Rory McIlroy's ex2024-05-21 17:02
Terrifying moment mother2024-05-21 17:01
Inquiry slams UK authorities for failures that killed thousands in infected blood scandal2024-05-21 16:45
One Tech Tip: Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts2024-05-21 16:36
Sebastián Driussi scores a team2024-05-21 16:34
South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions2024-05-21 16:11
Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal2024-05-21 15:58
Moment machete2024-05-21 15:07
Iran helicopter crash that killed President Raisi could reverberate across the Middle East2024-05-21 17:26
Rossi, Hinestroza help Crew beat Montreal 32024-05-21 16:46
The top UN court is holding hearings on the Israeli military's incursion into Rafah2024-05-21 16:16
Cannes Film Festival: Anya2024-05-21 16:04
Fresh heartache for cancer2024-05-21 15:49
Trio leads Nashville to 22024-05-21 15:16
How the geomagnetic storm that hit Earth last week could unleash wave of hurricanes2024-05-21 15:13
Cameron Harper and Lewis Morgan score five minutes apart to help the Red Bulls beat DC United 42024-05-21 15:08
Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car2024-05-21 14:48
Denis Bouanga scores two goals to help LAFC beat St. Louis 22024-05-21 14:45