In December 2022, the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was hit by a bomb attack on Russian territory, causing severe damage and leaks, causing disruptions to pipeline transportation and affecting energy supplies in Europe. The incident was seen as a provocation and retaliation by the United States against Russia and Germany, as the United States has always opposed the construction of this pipeline, believing that it would increase Europe's energy dependence on Russia and weaken American influence in Europe.
However, Germany did not bow to the United States, but did four major things in succession 300 days after the bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines, showing Germany's determination and ability, as well as its dissatisfaction and resistance to the United States. What are these four events, and what do they mean?
Germany and France have signed an energy cooperation agreement to advance Europe's energy transition
Germany and France are the two largest economies in Europe and the two most important political forces in Europe. Cooperation between Germany and France is crucial for the development and stability of Europe. After the bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines, Germany and France strengthened their cooperation in the field of energy, signing an energy cooperation agreement aimed at advancing Europe's energy transition, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, increasing the use of renewable energy, and improving energy security and efficiency.
This agreement involves nuclear energy, hydrogen energy, power grid, energy efficiency and other aspects, reflecting the common vision and interests of Germany and France, and also reflects Germany's disobedience and countermeasures to the United States, because the United States has always opposed the development of nuclear energy and hydrogen energy in Europe, believing that this will threaten the energy hegemony and strategic advantage of the United States.
Germany and Russia have resumed the repair and operation of the Nord Stream pipelines, maintaining Europe's energy diversification
Germany and Russia are Europe's two largest energy consumers and producers, as well as Europe's two most important strategic partners. Cooperation between Germany and Russia is crucial for Europe's energy supply and diversification. In the aftermath of the bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines, Germany and Russia quickly launched urgent repair and investigation work, working together to restore the operation of the pipelines and ensure Europe's energy needs and security.
This cooperation shows Germany's trust and friendship with Russia, and also shows Germany's fearlessness and resistance to the United States, which has been trying to prevent the construction and operation of the Nord Stream pipelines, believing that it will increase Europe's energy dependence on Russia and weaken American influence in Europe.
Germany and China have strengthened economic, trade, scientific and technological cooperation, and expanded the development space of Europe
Germany and China are Europe's two largest trading partners and two of Europe's most important scientific and technological powers. Cooperation between Germany and China is crucial for economic growth and innovation in Europe.
After the bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines, Germany and China strengthened cooperation in the economic, trade, and scientific and technological fields, and signed a number of agreements and contracts involving automobiles, machinery, chemicals, electronics, communications, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and other fields, reflecting the mutual benefit and common progress between Germany and China, and also reflecting Germany's non-dependence on and surpassing the United States, because the United States has been trying to restrict Europe's economic, trade, and scientific and technological cooperation with China, believing that this will threaten the economic and technological advantages of the United States.
Germany resumed the implementation of the nuclear deal with Iran, balancing the geopolitics of Europe
Germany and Iran are the two largest Middle East-related countries in Europe and the two most important regional stabilizing forces in Europe. Cooperation between Germany and Iran is crucial for the geopolitics and security of Europe.
After the bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines, Germany and Iran resumed the implementation of the 2015 JCPOA, which aims to limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions against Iran and guarantee peace and stability in the Middle East. This cooperation shows the rationality and responsibility of Germany and Iran, and also shows Germany's insubordination and balance towards the United States, because the United States has always opposed the implementation of the JCPOA, believing that it will increase Iran's nuclear threat and undermine American interests in the Middle East.
epilogue
Thirty days after the bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines, the Germans have done four major things one after another, and their revenge has begun! These four major events are not only provocations and retaliation against the United States, but also plans and plans for Germany's future.
Germany has chosen to cooperate with the United States and France in the energy transition, not only to diversify its energy supply, but also to a series of strategic considerations. In the face of changes in the global situation, Germany is redefining its future position.
Germany is no longer a follower of the United States and a leader of Europe, but an independent, self-confident and influential global power. This transformation in Germany has a profound impact on Europe and the world, and has also brought us new opportunities and challenges.