Finland denied the Nord Stream 2 issue to the European Parliament
On December 12, 2018, the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in exceptional economic zone of Finland. At the same time, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling to cancel the implementation of this major economic project. The reaction of Russia and Finland to the actions of the American lobby in Europe was quick.
For example, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called this resolution political and not related to the economy. In turn, the Ministry of Economy and Employment of Finland reported that the position of Finland, which issued all the permits for the construction of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline, has not changed, despite the resolution of the European Parliament.
- said Advisor to the Ministry Kari Klemm «РИА Новости».
In addition, the Ministry once again clarified and clarified that the legal basis for the decision to permit the laying of Nord Stream 2, adopted by the Finnish State Council, is based on the provisions of the local Law on the Exclusive Economic Zone and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Moreover, the mentioned UN Convention is based on the principle of the right of each state to lay pipelines and cables in its exclusive economic zone.
Klemm clarified that the government’s consent indicated that Nord Stream 2 was a large-scale project dealing with international energy supply issues. He recalled that Finland issued a permit based solely on a market-based approach to energy issues.
The ministry adviser added that Helsinki understands energy and security issues in Europe as a whole, and in the Baltic region in particular. Especially those related to the mentioned project. But Finland does not have specific national interests that might require opposition or, on the other hand, support for the commercial activities of Nord Stream 2 AG. That is why the State Council of Finland believes that a market-oriented approach will be the best way to increase energy security. This will lead to the fact that the EU’s internal energy market will only work more efficiently.
For example, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called this resolution political and not related to the economy. In turn, the Ministry of Economy and Employment of Finland reported that the position of Finland, which issued all the permits for the construction of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline, has not changed, despite the resolution of the European Parliament.
On April 5, the Government of Finland agreed to the project for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 AG gas pipeline in relation to the section passing through the country's exclusive economic zone. This situation has not changed.
- said Advisor to the Ministry Kari Klemm «РИА Новости».
In addition, the Ministry once again clarified and clarified that the legal basis for the decision to permit the laying of Nord Stream 2, adopted by the Finnish State Council, is based on the provisions of the local Law on the Exclusive Economic Zone and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Moreover, the mentioned UN Convention is based on the principle of the right of each state to lay pipelines and cables in its exclusive economic zone.
Klemm clarified that the government’s consent indicated that Nord Stream 2 was a large-scale project dealing with international energy supply issues. He recalled that Finland issued a permit based solely on a market-based approach to energy issues.
The ministry adviser added that Helsinki understands energy and security issues in Europe as a whole, and in the Baltic region in particular. Especially those related to the mentioned project. But Finland does not have specific national interests that might require opposition or, on the other hand, support for the commercial activities of Nord Stream 2 AG. That is why the State Council of Finland believes that a market-oriented approach will be the best way to increase energy security. This will lead to the fact that the EU’s internal energy market will only work more efficiently.
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