EU ambassador summoned for criticising Austria’s Russian gas dependence
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Austria’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the head of the EU Commission’s representation in Austria, Martin Selmayr, over his comments highlighting the country’s continued dependence on Russian gas flows and its role in financing the war in Ukraine.

"Oh my God, 55% of Austria’s gas continues to come from Russia,” Martin Selmayr lamented in Vienna. Paying for continued Russian supplies was tantamount to helping finance its war against Ukraine, and no one protested, he added.

  • Microw@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There is diplomatic protocol. If he has the “go” from the commission to criticize Austria, he absolutely should do so. But if he doesnt have that backing, he is actively creating a diplomatic crisis.

    • Quokka@quokk.auEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Oh no, a diplomatic crisis. How horrible. That sounds as bad as the children being killed in Ukraine by Russia.