Of course not, but it is really convenient for the other EU countries to hide behind. Thats what they did back then and thats what they do now. Back then were the US not very happy about it and clearly isnt happy now. If you see how far certain GOP senators are willing to push this can you understand why the other countries like to lie low. https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-...20-8?r=US&IR=T

For Germany, especially with the decision to pull out of both coal AND nuclear energy at the same time, is this pipeline an essential project of national security. For the others less so.