German government spokeswoman Christine Hoffmann said on Friday
German Economics Minister Robert Habeck could not answer any questions about Nord Stream because ongoing investigations are classified. AAt the federal government’s weekly press conference, spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann said she could not say whether the Germans would respond if the USA was behind the attack.
Q: I think we’ve all seen the somewhat questionable Hersh Report. Nevertheless, I am interested to know if the German federal government has its own insights into what is behind the Nord Stream explosion.
Spokesman Christiane Hoffmann: I can say from my side – you’ve probably seen it too – that the USA and others have clearly rejected this report, which we have also noted. As you know, all relevant authorities have been investigating this incident very carefully since it took place. The Attorney General also launched an initial investigation into the matter. However, the federal government has no knowledge of anything that supports the claims in this article in any way.
Q: The article is about the United States and Norway, among other things. Was there any conversation with him as a result of the article? Have the two governments contacted the federal government or the federal foreign office for comment?
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Hoffman: The Americans and Norwegians clearly rejected what the article said.
Q: But among the partners, I expect you will learn about it not only through the press, but there will also be direct discussions.
Hoffman: I cannot provide any information about direct confidential discussions, neither deny nor confirm that discussions have taken place on this matter.
Journalist Tilo Jung: Will the federal government tell us if it’s the Americans?
Hoffman: This is a completely hypothetical question far removed from reality. So I definitely won’t answer at this point.
Thilo Jung: I don’t think so. I’m sure it’s the Russians and if you can prove it, then you can guarantee to tell us. I wonder if you can explain it to anyone who does.
HOFFMAN: There are so many ifs in that sentence, I can’t even untangle it. As I said, the federal government is dealing with this case at various levels and the Attorney General is investigating. We are working on that.
Q: When will the federal government report its findings to the Bundestag, the parliament?
Hoffman: The investigation is currently ongoing and we will first wait and see what these investigations reveal. Then you can think about it.
Additional question: You are aware that there have been allegations from political and parliamentary circles that the federal government refuses to communicate the current status of findings based on its own investigations and allies. How do you respond to this accusation?
Hoffman: We’ll note that, but I don’t want to comment on that here.
Addendum: Seriously? When representatives accuse the federal government of refusing to share its findings with Parliament, you can’t say “no comment”.
Hoffman: Yes, we can; I don’t want to comment.
Q: When can we expect your report?
Hoffman: I can’t give a time frame. We have to wait for the Attorney General’s investigation.
Additional question: You point out that Americans reject (Hursh’s report). But do you reject it? I still don’t quite understand it.
Hoffman: Yes. As we said: we have no knowledge that in any way supports the claims they make.
North Stream destroyer by Americans? The federal government today dismissed Seymour Hersh’s report. One cannot share one’s own findings in an act of vandalism.
“Will the federal government tell us if it’s the Americans?”
The answer is open. pic.twitter.com/N9z9Eo1MYu— Tilo Jung (@TiloJung) February 10, 2023
