Prime Minister of the federal state of Saxony Michael Kretschmer (Michael Kretschmer) urged Germany to extract gas by fracking (a method of hydraulic fracturing – Ed.) to get rid of Russia’s dependence on gas. “Germany must throw into the balance all the resources our country has. If there is no more gas from Russia as a transition technology, then we need to use our own resources,” he said in an interview with the Tagesspiegel newspaper, published on Sunday, August 21. .

“Domestic fractured gas would reduce dependence on Russia and on world markets. It does not matter for plants whether they receive liquefied gas from the United States, pipeline gas from Russia or gas obtained by fracturing from Germany. “, noted Kretschmer.

The only way to reduce energy prices

The Saxon prime minister warned that without using Germany’s own resources, high energy prices would not be reduced. “This is a path that this country will not survive. Energy prices threaten to destroy the foundations of a healthy economy and social peace. Such consequences are unacceptable,” said Kretschmer.

“If Russian gas can no longer be used as a transition technology, other solutions must be found. The federal government must not be guided by ideology, but use all available capabilities, from brown coal to hydropower, biomass and nuclear power.” , said the prime minister. Saxony Minister explained.