Sweden: Karlshamn and Gotland opposed to Nord Stream 2 leasing

14.12.2016

Sweden: Karlshamn and Gotland opposed to Nord Stream 2 leasing
Svenska Dagbladet, 14 Dec 2016, online:-
The Swedish municipality of Gotland (Region Gotland) has confirmed that it will turn down the option of leasing Slite harbour in connection with the construction of Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Björn Jansson, Chairman at the Regional Board, has further announced that all parties in the regional board are opposed to the leasing. The municipality of Karlshamn has also turned down the possibility. Both and Karlshamn and Gotland have been informed by the Swedish government that it considers the leasing harmful for Sweden from a security policy point of view.
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