The European Union’s decision to cut gas consumption sparks outrage in France
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French newspaper Le Figaro highlights public outrage over the measure, which could worsen the expected scenario of a European winter.
Sputnik Brazil – European Union countries agreed on Tuesday (26) to cut natural gas consumption by 15% between August 2022 and March 2023, the period that covers the European winter.
The decision angered the French public, according to Le Figaro newspaper, based on the testimonies it sent to the newspaper. One reader stated that a “new third world” was emerging in Europe. Another criticized the fact that the bloc made a decision to support Ukraine and reduce gas consumption, without consulting the population.
The plan to voluntarily cut gas consumption is an attempt by the bloc to reduce dependence on Russian fuel, and comes in the wake of a deadlock involving Nord Stream, the gas pipeline responsible for sending Russian gas to Europe.
However, the EU’s decision may exacerbate the already dreary scenario expected for the European winter, with the risk of blackouts.
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