European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is seeking to impose sanctions to prevent the repair of Nord Stream pipelines, sparking backlash from populists in Germany. The AfD party is calling for the government to block these sanctions.
Key Points
Sanctions to prevent repair of Nord Stream pipelines
Conflict between EU chief von der Leyen and Germany's Alternative for Germany party
Potential impact on Russian-EU energy ties
Pros
Potential prevention of Russian influence through energy supply