Thomas Bareiß Faces Backlash for Advocating Nord Stream II Reactivation

The CDU politician's proposal to rebuild the pipeline after a Ukraine peace deal has drawn criticism across party lines.

Thomas Bareiß, a CDU Bundestag member, suggested repairing and restarting the Nord Stream II pipeline after a peace agreement in Ukraine.
Bareiß proposed that the pipeline could operate under U.S. control and potentially be part of a 'Trump deal' with Russia.
Politicians from multiple parties, including the SPD and the Greens, condemned the idea as dangerous and out of touch with recent geopolitical realities.
Critics argue that reliance on Russian gas undermines efforts to reduce energy dependence and rewards Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Bareiß's comments have also reignited scrutiny of his past opposition to renewable energy initiatives and alleged ties to Azerbaijan.