STATEMENTs:
"THE IDENTITY OF THE ATTACKER WAS KNOWN BEFORE IT HAPPENED"
"THE DECISSION TO CONCEAL THE PERPETRATOR WAS A JOINT ONE"
"THE FINAL (MAIN) DECISIION TO COVER-UP CAME FROM BERLIN"
25 Sept 2022 - GER: Defense Ministry:
As a result of the changed security situation,
the roll call of the Territorial Command of the #Bundeswehr
will take place tomorrow
in the Julius Leber Barracks in Berlin
in the presence of
@Bundeskanzler and Minister Lambrecht.
26 Sept 2022 - GER: Olaf Scholz
tests positive for COVID-19,
German chancellor isolates after catching coronavirus.
[MRT: Was he there with Lambrecht or not?]
SUMMARY:
German security services were cooperating with other states and were aware of some challenges.
German top leadership was aware of some intel (Lambrecht, Scholz) from NOR, USA
There was strong cooperation and diplomatic/military exchange between allies before and after.
Data from other states indicate that this was not reserved on Germany but was wider Baltic issue.
The investigation concluded in 2023 with high probability that the UK is the rogue state actor.June´s intelligence from USA (CIA) assessed as genuine.The identity of the Nord Stream attacker was known prior to the incident.Likely the new Prime minister relaunched the same mission or just resigned it.Whistle-blowing about this by Norwegian top officials and intelligence sharing with Germany (15/09), and USA (19/09). USA later upset that Europeans did not share earlier.Sudden extensive diplomatic and military activities in the days leading up to the attack.Unknown depth of knowledge about the mission and many various anti terrorist and police actions through the Baltic sea reagon by many states hint either to incomplete knowledge, partial sharing or diversion by the rogue actor who has full operational control over the area.High-ranking German officials, including Lambrecht and Scholz, held important meeting exchanging intelligence, discussing strategis outside NATO. Due to timing, urgency, escalation, worsening security situation it was likely about the impending attack.There was notable cooperation and intelligence sharing among Germany, the US, and other allies before and after the attack.All attempts including diplomatic to deter and prevent the hybrid attack to materialized failed.Involvement from several NATO members in the cover-up.The decision to conceal the perpetrator’s identity in early stage was made jointly.Coordinated appeals for de-escalation and diffusion of tension with further downplaying of the event as a sabotage compared to armed attack hints to cover-up by key European leaders post-attack to prevent escalation between Russia and NATO.Further concealment on the European heads level at Prague summit was a joint decision mainly done by 3 Nord Stream shareholders - Germany, Netherland and France with Berlin having the final say.
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl virtually met with German Federal Ministry of Defence Political Director Dr. Jasper Wieck today to reaffirm the U.S.-Germany defense relationship.
The two leaders exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, and discussed other regional issues of shared interest between Allies. They also discussed NATO priorities and work plans for the coming months.
Wieck and Kahl expressed their commitment to deepening the U.S.-Germany defense and security relationship.
[MRT: The BIG question here is how much of the intelligence was shared?]
20 Sept 2022 - USA/GER: WIESBADEN, HESSEN, GERMANY - Gen. Darryl A. Williams,
Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Africa hosts an honor cordon welcoming Secretary of the Army Honorable Christine Wormuth in Wiesbaden, Germany. Secretary Wormuth visited Germany to amplify U.S. commitment to the alliance and discuss USAREUR-AF initiatives with senior leaders in theater.
[MRT: Note this post in which GER-FRA and GER-DUT top military officials (also main Nordstream shareholders) meet o a short notice to discuss joint actions. As the head of GER Navy said "Allies expect from us leadership" - post HERE]
21 Sept 2022 - GER/FRA: DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff -
21 Sept 2022 - GER: Germany at NATO:MARFORs help, support and learn from each other! #DEUMARFOR participates in the FRMARFOR Battle Staff Training with a dozen Staff members.
Defence Minister Lambrecht welcomed her counterpart and Deputy Prime Minister @Francois_Bausch of 🇱🇺 to Berlin today. Their talks focused on the latest developments in Russia, the situation at #NATO’s eastern flank and in the Sahel, and cooperation in the space dimension.
Minister Lambrecht received her 🇱🇺 counterpart and Deputy Prime Minister @Francois_Bausch today. The focus of the discussions was on the latest developments in 🇷🇺 , the situation on the #NATO eastern flank and in the Sahel, as well as cooperation in the space dimension.
21 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Sachsen-class frigate FGS Sachsen (F219) coming into Kiel, Germany
22 Sept 2022 - FRA/GER: Inaugural visit by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien LecornuOn Thursday, September 22, 2022, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht will receive the French Minister for the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, for his inaugural visit to the Bendler Block.
[MRT: The next day Truss goes into hiding from the middle of the MiniBudget meeting]
Relations with France are of particular importance to the Federal Government. In terms of security policy, France is the closest and most important partner in Europe. The Aachen Treaty forms the basis for the further expansion of intensive relations, especially in defense policy. In view of the numerous similarities, the unifying goal remains to strengthen Europe's ability to act.
Pressekonferenz Christine Lambrecht und Sébastien Lecornu (franz. Minister für Streitkräfte)
22 Sept 2022 - FRA/GER/EU: Milestone EU defense ministers meeting
Germany and France want to further strengthen European defense. The minister and her new French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu made this clear in Berlin. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, the German-French tandem has a special role to play.
[MRT: The term "Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine" is later used by Jens Stoltenberg in explaining that Nordstream affair is not part of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict. This highlights that the perpetrator was known beforehand, that they tried to protect it, failed but later concealed the horrific truth that it was a NATO member. This is a cross-verified conclusion based on the data from other posts.]
The minister further made it clear: The next EU defense ministers' meeting, which will focus particularly on EU defense capabilities in the context of the Foreign Relations Council in November, could become a decisive milestone.
[MRT: Already here the FRA-GER stress on a non-NATO cooperation hints that the alliance is fracrtured. Such important statement is highlighted against the intel about impending risk to Baltic infrastructure. That risk is not from Russia but NATO member.]
Wednesday 21 September, Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) hosted a visit by Brigadier General Mindaugas Steponavičius, Lithuania’s Deputy Chief of Defence.
[MRT: In Lithuania, Klaipeda a German led Northern coasts exercise was about to begin - see here. Data point that Germany and France may have had already some information about the threat. During this time US Naval forces located in Baltic sea suddenly withdrew - post here]
The security environment in the Euro-Atlantic area continues to evolve
The main purpose of the visit was to exchange views on the current situation in the region and to discuss ways the Alliance might adapt to evolving challenges.
22 Sept 2022 - FIN/NATO: Ramstein Alloy now also includes the threat of air defense - Finland sends two Hornets to the exercise
In the Ramstein Alloy exercises, organized three times a year, the air forces of NATO member and partner countries practice joint operations in the Baltic Sea region. Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Turkey, Great Britain, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Finland, whose air force is participating in the role of a partner country, are participating in the exercise.
The main role of the exercise is NATO's Deter and Defend concept, the goal of which is to jointly defend various threats during peace, crisis and war.
[MRT: And at this point the US withdraws its 61/2 Kearsarge Task Force group]
For the first time, Ramstein Alloy now includes both air- and ground-based missile systems. This time, the operation of the anti-aircraft division will be integrated into the training scenarios. The Spanish NASAMS anti-aircraft system simulates defensive operations against an attacker at the Latvian Lielvarde Air Base. Fighter pilots must practice achieving air superiority in defensive missions.
23 Sept 2022 - NATO/GER: General Miglietta, Commander #NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum, visited Berlin yesterday.
On the top of the agenda: Further strengthening our military readiness at #NATO’s northern and eastern flanks. Thank for your visit! #WeAreNATO @NATOJFCBS
23 Sept 2022 - GER: DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff:
Today we met again with the @ISPK_org (Institute for Security Policy Kiel) and had a good interview about #DEUMARFOR. The ISPK thus continues its report series and we are already looking forward to the next meeting.
23 Sept 2022 - UK/GER: Leo Docherty, @LeoDochertyUK: Sep 23, 2022
Great to meet @GermanAmbUK today. We discussed the enduring 🇬🇧 and 🇩🇪 relationship, and our shared resolve in the face of common challenges.
[MRT: What does this mean? In just three days a terrorist attack which was blamed on Russia was about to happen. Did the UK try to start a conflict of NATO with Russia?
Leo Docherty visited many countries in the Baltic states just prior to the terrorist act confirming also their resolve. Are meeting notes available? There were also other visits by UK officials to Baltic states shortly before the incident, reinforcing their resolve against perceived threats, which raises questions about their possible involvement in exacerbating tensions with Russia - separate post will be created about those many visits. They also link to perceived Estonian President´s statement about impending Russian attack on infrastructure after meeting with UK officials.]
23 September 2022 - RU/GER: Meeting between Baerbock and Lavrov at the UN General Assembly collapsed
A planned meeting between Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Russian chief diplomat Sergei Lavrov in New York has fallen through.
"After they made their requests for negotiations with Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and received a proposed date from the Russian side, the EU delegations disappeared from the radar," criticized Russian Foreign Office spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on her Telegram channel on Friday.
23 Sept 2022 - GER: Lambrecht wants to stick to the current course of arms deliveries
23 Sept 2022: GER: Scholz confirms, “we will get through this winter”[MRT: Was there any reason to change course? Only if she knew that an ally would want to attack Nord Stream could be a reason for changing course. Note that shortly after the event this exact support was reaffirmed. This shows that the threat from an ally was likely known and they tried to prevent that from happening.]
[MRT: Scholz was in the Middle East closing agreements for LNG shipments. They would go through the UK and through other LNG terminals as Germany was dependant on pipelines.]
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (64, SPD) believes that Germany's energy supply over the winter is secure from the current perspective.
With the switch to alternative gas supply sources and the construction of LNG terminals that has begun, but also with the continued operation of coal-fired power plants and the nuclear reserve, the conditions have been created, he said on Friday at a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the IG BCE union in Hanover. "All of this has contributed to the fact that we can now say: We will get through this winter. Who would have thought that a few months ago?"
[MRT: The switch to alternative gas supplies enhances that the topic was also about the Nordstream which was at the moment not delivering - POST HERE]
The exercise portrays a maritime heavy operation incorporating all naval domains & aims to strengthen the cooperation amongst the Navies in the Baltic Region. #WeAreNATO, #NATO protects
[MRT: About Kaack and Northern coasts here and here]
24 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Baden-Wurttemberg-class frigate FGS Sachsen-Anhalt (F224) southbound under the Storebaelt Bridge in Denmark
DE-ESCALATION, AVOIDING WIDENING OF THE CONFLICT
25 Sept 2022 - GER: Scholz wants to avoid escalation between Russia and NATO
After the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of Russian reservists for the war of aggression against Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) confirmed that he wanted to avoid an escalation between Russia and NATO at all costs.
[MRT: This could be a reason for concealing the Nordstream perpetrator later and for attempts to frame the attack as a lower criticality "sabotage" versus more serious "armed attack against a Russian state" or a very costly "terrorist attack by a state".]
Germany has always supported Ukraine comprehensively, but at the same time ensured that such an escalation does not occur, said the SPD politician on the ARD “Tagesthemen”. "We will continue on exactly this path."
[MRT: Hiding that NATO member destroyed Nordstream would be just that.]
7:16 p.m.: Scholz - Staying the course even after Putin's declaration
Chancellor Olaf Scholz announces that he will stick to his course even after ordering partial Russian mobilization. If Russian President Vladimir Putin were to threaten to use nuclear weapons again, “we would say again: that is unacceptable. But at the same time, we remain on our measured, decisive course to support Ukraine and prevent an escalation of the war beyond that between Russia and Ukraine. And that's exactly how we will continue to do it," Scholz told ARD Tagesthemen according to the preliminary report. Germany will also remain on its current course when it comes to supplying weapons. It remains the case that Germany does not go it alone.
[MRT: The escalation beyond that of Ukraine is exactly what NATO and USA also tried to prevent - looks like a coordinated action described here: "094 - The USA de-escalates possible Russian nuclear response even before Nordstream is hit, NATO protect Trans-Atlantic alliance afterwards" note also Blinken´s statement here: 119 - The day before the attack on 25 Sept 2022: Blinken on a potential U.S. response to nuclear weapons | 60 Minutes Note the urgency, Blinken´s father just died this weekend yet he went to 60 minutes to deliver this important de-escalation message.]
25 Sept 2022 - GER: New command - hybrid attacks are considered the "worst case"
The commander of the Bundeswehr's new domestic command, Carsten Breuer, wants to quickly improve the ability to respond to targeted destabilization.
A "hybrid influence on Germany's security architecture, i.e. this situation in which one has to say that it is no longer quite peace, but it is not quite war either", is the "worst case"; for the command, said the lieutenant general of the German Press Agency, before the central command post was put into service on Monday in Berlin by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht (both SPD).
The Ministry of Defense describes hybrid warfare as when opposing powers rely on a combination of classic military operations, economic pressure, hacker attacks on the infrastructure and propaganda in the media and social networks.
Instability arises that must be responded to. “Mastering this, across the entire spectrum, is the core of this command,” says Breuer.
In response to the changed security situation after the Russian attack in Ukraine, the Defense Minister decided to consolidate the leadership of the armed forces domestically in the new command in the Julius Leber barracks in Berlin. The Bundeswehr continues to have an operational command in Schwielowsee near Potsdam to manage foreign operations.
25 Sept 2022 - USA: POTUS: As we manage shifting geopolitical trends—the United States will
conduct itself as a reasonable leader. We do not seek conflict. But the United States will be unabashed in promoting our vision for a free, open, secure, and prosperous world.
[MRT: More about the de-escalation here]
25 Sept 2022 - EU: Special meeting of EU foreign ministers in New York
After Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's renewed escalation in the Ukraine war, the EU foreign ministers want to meet for a special meeting in New York on Wednesday (local time). This was confirmed by diplomatic sources on the sidelines of the general debate at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is also expected to take part in the talks. The meeting was called by EU Foreign Affairs Representative Josep Borrell for 2:15 a.m. German time.
SUDDEN MOVEMENTS OF GERMAN NAVY
25 Sept 2022 - GER:Tomorrow crew ALPHA will start the demanding combat training at #GOST .
The transit to Plymouth was used for exercises with @FregatteS and to familiarize the Young Leaders of @koerberstiftung with the capabilities of #Korvette OLDENBURG…
26 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Braunschweig-class corvette FGS Oldenburg (F263) coming back into Plymouth, England
26 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Braunschweig-class corvette FGS Oldenburg (F263) leaving Plymouth, England
26 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Baden-Wurttemberg-class frigate FGS Rheinland-Pfalz (F225) leaving Plymouth, England
27 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Berlin-class replenishment oiler FGS Berlin (A1411) leaving Plymouth, England
26 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Frankenthal-class minehunters FGS Bad Bevensen (M1063) and FGS Fulda (M 1058) leaving Kiel, Germany
26 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Sachsen-class frigate FGS Sachsen (F219) leaving Kiel, Germany
26 Sept 2022 - GER: Olaf Scholz tests positive for COVID-19, German chancellor isolates after catching coronavirus.
A government spokesman announced that Scholz has mild cold symptoms and is isolating in the chancellor’s apartment in the Federal Chancellery.
“This week’s public appointments will be canceled. The chancellor wants to attend internal appointments and the scheduled meeting with the prime ministers of the federal states virtually,” a chancellery statement said.
Scholz just returned from a two-day trip to the Persian Gulf region, where he signed a gas deal with the United Arab Emirates.
[MRT: More about German navy here - GER fleet trackers and here]
26 - 27 Sept 2022 - USA/GER/FRA: 21st TSC and French Logistics Command partner to build interoperability
Maj. Gen. Stéphane Canitrot, commanding general, French Logistics Command, visited 21st Theater Sustainment Command Headquarters in Kaiserslautern, Germany for the first time on September 26-27.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Smith, commanding general, 21st TSC, said building and strengthening relationships benefits both commands and a shared commitment enhances interoperability. “We must be deliberate,” said Smith.
The 21st Theater Sustainment Command executes assigned missions, plans contingency operations in the European theater; while also serving as a Joint Security Area Operations. In doing so, the 21st TSC not only ensures a theater capable of supporting routine operations, but also deterrence and contingency operations. The 21st TSC also enables and facilitates the rapid receiving and deploying of military forces to maintain a strong Europe and execute joint security area operations.
NORDSTREAM IS BLOWN UP ON MONDAY 26TH OF SEPTEMBER
TOWARD PRAGUE SUMMIT
27 Sept 2022 - GER: Earlier today German frigate FGS Sachsen (F219) appears to have conducted a search off the island of Rügen, where Nord Stream 2 lands. From 0600 to 0830 UTC (gmt).
27 Sept 2022 - GER/NATO: Brunssum, The Netherlands – Last week, General Miglietta - Commander Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) - paid a two-day visit to the German Ministry of Defence, in Berlin.
The purpose of the trip was: to exchange views on current Alliance military vigilance activities in Northern Europe; and to discuss synchronisation of operational plans, national contributions and upcoming exercises.
The Commander met with General Eberhard Zorn, the German Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Gunter Schneider, Director General for Security and Defence Policy, as well as other key stakeholders in the Ministry of Defence.
27 Sept 2022 - SWE/GER: According to Swedish and German state-TV & news -
"sabotage probably done on both pipelines by divers from an attack submarine". (the report was updated and now stating the leaks could have been caused by targeted attacks by submarines or navy divers)
27 Sept 2022 - SWE/GER/NATO: Sweden's Prime Minister: - Probably a question of sabotage
Andersson says that on Tuesday she spoke on the phone with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the matter.
We do not speculate on motive and actor. What we can ascertain is that this is probably about sabotage, says Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde.
- Now it is important that both the EU and NATO continue to stand together. It is our most important weapon, says Linde.
27 Sept 2022 - DK: Denmark's Prime Minister on the gas leaks: - Talk about deliberate actions
Both Sweden's and Denmark's prime ministers believe the gas leaks are deliberate actions, but deny that it is an attack on the countries.
Nevertheless, the Norwegian Defense Intelligence Service assesses that there is no increased military threat to Denmark, says the Prime Minister.
Not an accident
[MRT: The battle ofver the definition f sabotage or else is explored here]
Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, Defense Minister Morten Bødskov and Climate, Energy and Supply Minister Dan Jørgensen are also present at the press conference.
The nature of the leaks and their size indicate that it cannot be an accident, says Minister of Supply Dan Jørgensen.
The ministers will not say anything about what they believe is the motive behind the sabotage of the pipeline.
Increases preparedness
Defense Minister Morten Bødskov says that preparedness around Bornholm is now being increased.
The Norwegian Defense Forces have had a patrol ship in the area since yesterday.
[MRT: There us still no clarity which ship that was and when it started to move there.]
The government cooperates with Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany and the USA, says Andersson.
Andersson states that on Tuesday she spoke on the phone with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the matter.
28 Sept 2022 - GER: Scholz: In the wake of sham referendums, Chancellor Scholz
called President @ZelenskyyUa to offer our continued political, financial and humanitarian support. @Bundeskanzler also assured further weapon deliveries to protect #Ukraine's territorial sovereignty.
[MRT: This news makes most sense in scenario that an ally, the UK, blew up Nordstream but allies decided to continue supporting Ukraine. Implicitly, would there be any possible speculation about Ukrainian involvement Germany would immediately stop support.]
28 Sept 2022 - GER: Underwater Critical Infrastructure Unprotected
The threat to the underwater infrastructure was not a secret. Last week, talking with Die Welt newspaper, German Navy inspector, Admiral Jan Kaack, noted that at the bottom of the Baltic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, there are many elements of critical infrastructure such as pipelines or underwater IT cables.
He did not make a specific reference to the sabotage of the two Nord Stream pipelines, but Kaack told the Die Welt: “There is a reason why Russian underwater or surface units are in the area of these cables.”
[MRT: This does not need to imply Russian involvement, but that Russia was ALSO aware of the threat and was known, Russia has own infrastructure, cables connecting Kaliningrad with mainland Russia to protect. Russia run several snap exercises in September - here. Russia also warner the UK, specifically London, its new prime minister Liz Tryss and ex-prime minister Boris Johnson not to go forward with threatening Russia - here. A scenario in which Russia has some partial information has high probability, other news and data point to this. Explored in other posts.]
Underwater Critical Infrastructure
The two Nord Stream pipes are part of a complex network of critical infrastructure elements on the bottom of the seas, an infrastructure which has attracted the attention of the military and of emergency planners in the civilian sector. Among the notable critical infrastructure elements on the bottom of the Baltic Sea:
· High-voltage cables such as NordBalt cable between Sweden and Lithuania
· The 1172-kilometer C-Lion connection which runs from Finland to Germany
[MRT: Note that data point that allies started to protect WRONG infrastructure and actually pulled OUT forces from Bornholm area. It is possible that the perpetrator was moving chess board pieces and had perfect operational overview about which ship was where. Note this post about SWE recognisance flights which were protecting NordBalt and C-Lion and only later switched to area near Bornholm when it was too late. But the US navy was flying its Poseidons P-8A in the correct area, especially this one on 21-09-2022.]
· Russia undersea cables, which connect St. Petersburg to the Kaliningrad region via a cable of around 1100 kilometers.
[MRT: Post about Russian anti-submarine exercises here. Looks like they were protecting them more than Nord Stream pipelines which were at the moment not delivering focusing on actual threats.]
28 Sept 2022 - FRA/GER: Macron, Scholz plan Berlin dinner to talk energy crisis, Russia tensions
[MRT: This is odd because Scholz was supposed to have Covid from Monday 26th.]
28 Sept 2022 - GER/NATO: Bundeswehr auf Telegram: Sicherheit Armee Polizei
@BundeswehrTg: RT @ChairmanEUMC: #EU #NATO came a long way in #cooperation Yet, today' scenario demands more pragmatic-joint approach in facing successfully common threats: exchange of information, aligned defence planning, converging strategies-tactics. Great debate with @CMC_NATO. @EUdef
29 Sept 2022 - USA/GER: US-Botschaft Berlin, @usbotschaft:
“The idea that the United States was in any way involved in the apparent sabotage of these pipelines is preposterous. It is nothing more than a function of Russian disinformation and should be treated as such.”– @StateDeptSpox
[MRT. Germany has been informed about the threat by Norway and USA so they do not consider them being the perpetrator. On the other hand it is unclear ho much of the intel was shared with Germany and if that intel was not slightly misleading]
29 Sept 2022 - CIR Bundeswehr, @cirbw: #StrongerTogether in word and deed!
It was a pleasure to host @KembaWalden46, Principal Deputy National Cyber Director from the @WhiteHouse ONCD at #CIRBw. A common understanding of #Cyberspace is the basis for an even deeper partnership and shared knowledge between 🇩🇪 and 🇺🇸.
[MRT: It looks like that Germany and USA coordinate and share data about the event]
29 Sept 2022 - USA: Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to Embark on Short Cruise Ahead of Full Deployment Next Year
The multi-national cruise will feature nine countries – France, Denmark, Finland, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, the United States and Germany for a total of 17 ships and one submarine, Dwyer said.
[MRT: But one state, a naval power, the UK, is missing. These 9 countries exercise together and protect NATO cohesion and determination. That is why Russia has not retaliated. This is indirect protection of Albion.]
29 Sept 2022 - GER/US: Secretary Antony Blinken:
Congratulations to my friend and German Foreign Minister @ABaerbock on being named to @TIME Magazine’s 2022 #TIME100 Next List. Thank you for your steadfast support for democracy, freedom, and human rights during challenging times.
30 Sept 2022 - NOR/GER/SEE/FIN/DK: Conversation with allies about the situation in the Baltic Sea
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre this afternoon had a telephone conversation with the heads of state in Germany, Sweden and Denmark about this week's serious events in the Baltic Sea.
[MRT: He and Gram were the two whiste-blowers who alarmed allies about impending threat to critical infrastructure. Støre was also incremental later in handling the crisis that it was covered up.]
30 Sept 2022 - NOR/GER/SEE/FIN/DK: Conversation with allies about the situation in the Baltic Sea
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre this afternoon had a telephone conversation with the heads of state in Germany, Sweden and Denmark about this week's serious events in the Baltic Sea.
[MRT: Decisions are being made about the cover-up and how to handle the case forward.]
30 Sept 2022 - US Embassy Brussels, @usembbrussels:
Ambassador Adler invited @ian_lesser and @Bruno_Lete of the German Marshall Fund for coffee today at Whitlock Hall. It was a great way to connect and discuss how we can work together to continue growing our Transatlantic partnerships. @gmfus
[MRT: IF it is revealed that it was the UK the Trans-Artlantic link is fractured.]
THE COVER-UP
6 Oct 2022 - FRA/GER/DUT: French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrive at the informal EU summit in Prague.
On the sidelines of today’s European Political Community summit, Scholz will hold bilateral meetings with U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss 🇬🇧, Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić 🇷🇸 and Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre 🇳🇴.
7 Oct 2022 - FRA/GER/DUT: Emmanuel Macron - @EmmanuelMacron - Europe must learn to act,
... but also to think, geopolitically. The geopolitical institute in Brussels, the @BIGEurope, will be a catalyst for articulating specifically European strategic interests. Together with Olaf Scholz and Mark Rutte, we are contributing to this.
[MRT: These three are representing shareholder nations affected by Nordstream affair. Other large players like Italy or Spain are not mentioned..]
Speaking after the European Political Community's first meeting in Prague, Chancellor Scholz called the forum a big innovation & good for improving relations between the EU and neighbours.
[The only relevant neighbour is the UK. What exactly good improvement in EU-UK relations happened there?]
Speaking after the European Political Community's first meeting in Prague, Chancellor Scholz called the forum a big innovation & good for improving relations between the EU and neighbours.
[MRT: Stockholm syndrome? UK?]
7 Oct 2022 - FRA/CZE: LIVE: Macron Speaks at European Summit in Prague
The summit, initiated by Macron and backed by German Chancellor Olaf #Scholz, gathers 44 nations to cooperate on the key challenges facing #Europe at the moment: security, energy, climate and migration.
European leaders discussed support for Ukraine at the informal European Council in Prague as well as what to do about the high energy prices. Before that, the Federal Chancellor attended the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community.
Europe stands united during this crisis
Another important topic was energy prices, which are far too high. The European energy ministers agreed on a common emergency package last week in order to reduce the cost of energy in Europe, which will now be implemented at the national level.
The EU finance ministers have also agreed to implement the REPowerEU programme, which, according to Scholz, "is a package with which we are mobilising funds of well in excess of 200 billion euros". This will stimulate investments in the energy sector, which will ensure Europe's long-term independence from Russian energy imports.The Federal Chancellor highlighted the fact that Europe is financially strong enough to face the crisis. So far, only about one fifth of the generous funds from the major Next Generation EU programme, which was jointly adopted during the German EU Council Presidency, have been disbursed. "So," Scholz added, "we still have 600 billion euros of crisis management money available on our side.”With the addition of national funds, this 600 billion is a "huge European financial commitment to counter Putin's attempts to bring Europe to its knees through energy blackmail", the Federal Chancellor said.Security, stability, and prosperity in Europe
The purpose of the European Political Community (EPC) is to promote political dialogue and collaboration in the interest of Europe as a whole, with a view to enhancing security, stability, and prosperity on the European continent.
The event was also attended by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
7 Oct 2022 - GER: Germany aims for ‘G7 plus’ global alliance to lower gas prices
Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to cooperate with ‘friends in Japan and Korea’ instead of introducing a gas price cap.
Germany has proposed a plan to bring down gas prices by forming a buyers' alliance with energy-hungry countries in Asia to convince big exporters to lower costs.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz pitched the idea to EU leaders on the sidelines of an informal summit in Prague taking place on Thursday and Friday, three officials and diplomats told POLITICO.
Under the plan, Germany would use its presidency of the G7 group, which it holds until the end of the year, to form a global alliance to lower gas prices.
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