> Maybe, but Germany hasn't been close to yielding to that pressure. It doesn't have to be close to yielding, or even particularly likely to be close in the fu

> Maybe, but Germany hasn't been close to yielding to that pressure. It doesn't have to be close to yielding, or even particularly likely to be close in the future. Planning and accounting for unlikely contingencies is prudent. Suppose analysts calculated a mere 5% chance Germany considers yielding to pressure this winter. Why take that risk? Blow up the pipe and bring that risk down to 0%.