Can't be 100% certain, but GP is probably referring to Germany's reliance on Russian natural gas. They get at least half of their natural gas from Russia. Due t

Can't be 100% certain, but GP is probably referring to Germany's reliance on Russian natural gas. They get at least half of their natural gas from Russia. Due to this, Germany was dragging their feet on taking action, hence the reluctance. However, they snapped out of this once things really kicked off[0]. [0]: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/germanys-scholz-halts-nord-stream-2-certification-2022-02-22/ https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/germanys-scholz-halt...