Macron said that when necessary, it will transport natural gas to Germany and urge French citizens to save energy

Comprehensive Agence France -Presse and the Associated Press reported that French President Macron said on Monday that in the case of a shortage of natural gas in Europe, France was ready to transport natural gas to Germany when necessary this winter. He also urged citizens to reduce energy consumption to avoid the implementation of distribution and compulsory energy -saving measures.

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After a video call with Germany's Prime Minister Tsold, Macron told reporters: "We will complete the connection of natural gas (pipeline), which will enable us to transport natural gas to Germany." He also said that French natural gas can help Germany to produce in production. For more electricity, in turn, this will enable Germany to provide electricity for French grids during the peak period of electricity.

The report pointed out that after the implementation of Russia in the West, the natural gas supply obtained by European countries was cut off, and Germany and France were scrambling to fill their own natural gas reserves. A large part of France's electricity comes from nuclear power, and compared with France, Germany's dependence on Russia's natural gas is higher.

Macron and Shuolz Video Call Source: Visual China

On Monday, Macron called on the French to reduce energy consumption by 10%in the next few weeks and months to avoid the risk of distribution and compulsory energy saving in this winter.

"The answer depends on us," he said, and urged the French people to use air conditioners or heating to avoid power outages. He suggested that the indoor temperature in winter should not exceed 19 degrees Celsius.

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Macron warns that if the French people do not have enough spontaneous efforts, they may have to consider compulsory energy -saving measures in the next few months. He said the plan for the energy distribution system is being prepared, "compulsory energy conservation will be the last means."

The French president also said that he supports the EU governments to jointly purchase natural gas, which will make the price of natural gas cheaper. At the same time, France will support the European Commission for any measures to set the price limit for natural gas purchased from Russia and pass through pipelines.

(Edit: ZLQ)

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