Because Russia already has a stranglehold on energy to Europe. A pipeline will solidify their absolute control of energy to Europeans and as they have demonstrated before, they will not hesitate to turn OFF the supply when the weather gets cold if their demands are not met. Germany has to be in cahoots with Russia. The EAST German idiot will sell out Germany in a heartbeat.
Well that’s kind of their problem and their business. I worry about that like I worry about sorting my socks. :-)