

We have to avoid that with all the strength we have." The way is to bring gas consumption down by 15%-20% in Germany, he said. Then certain production chains in Germany or Europe would simply no longer be manufactured. "Of course it's a big concern, which I also share, that this can happen. Habeck said gas supplies for industry will be reduced before private residences or critical infrastructure such as hospitals experience gas shortages. It is time for everyone to understand that," Habeck told the ARD broadcaster Monday evening, adding that Germany must reduce its gas consumption.

Germany's Economics Minister Robert Habeck has warned that the country faces a serious energy situation as Russia prepared to reduce gas flows to Europe.
