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"Blood money is sent to Russia [from Austria] every day with the gas bill:" EU ambassador summoned for criticising Austria’s Russian gas dependence (www.euractiv.com)

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"Oh my God, 55% of Austria’s gas continues to come from Russia,” Martin Selmayr lamented in Vienna. Paying for continued Russian supplies was tantamount to helping finance its war against Ukraine, and no one protested, he added.

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[–] Microw@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He absolutely is right.

But it absolutely dumb to say this at an Event where you are invited to in your representative role, when the EU Commission you are representing doesnt agree with that statement.

[–] Marsupial@quokk.au 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Nah it’s dumb to remain silent in fear.

It’s smart to use your platform to push for progress

[–] Microw@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There is diplomatic protocol. If he has the "go" from the commission to criticize Austria, he absolutely should do so. But if he doesnt have that backing, he is actively creating a diplomatic crisis.

[–] Marsupial@quokk.au 1 points 2 years ago

Oh no, a diplomatic crisis. How horrible. That sounds as bad as the children being killed in Ukraine by Russia.