Merkel stands by Nord Stream 2, but is open to discussing Russia with Biden
Angela Merkel said she’s willing to discuss energy ties with Moscow with the incoming U.S. administration, but the German chancellor reiterated her support for a controversial gas pipeline to Russia.“We need to also discuss which economic relations in the gas sector are possible with Russia, and which aren’t,” Merkel said during a news conference in Berlin Thursday, referring to planned talks with Joe Biden’s government. “My basic position on Nord Stream 2 hasn’t changed,” she added, when asked about plans to complete the pipeline between Germany and Russia.U.S. pressure over the project ramped up in the last days of President Donald Trump’s term. The State Department had notified companies and the German government of the risks of supporti.....