German LNG standoff: Controversial law passes in face of strong opposition

Regional government in north objects to LNG terminals project on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen

Facing strong opposition: German Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck speaks during a session of the lower house of parliament Bundestag, at the Reichstag building in Berlin on 7 July.
Facing strong opposition: German Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck speaks during a session of the lower house of parliament Bundestag, at the Reichstag building in Berlin on 7 July.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 7 July 2023, 13:23Updated 10 July 2023, 12:21