Germans told to stop whining, wear 2 sweaters and have candles and flashlights ready in case of blackouts this winter
this winter because of the squeeze in energy supplies."That's why you should always have a few candles, matches and a flashlight at home," Schäuble told Bild-TV.
The 80-year-old also warned Germans not to assume the government could solve financial problems such as soaring inflation and energy costs. "If we suggest to people that everything is unlimited, we are overexploiting. Then people get the impression that the state can do everything – that is not sustainable," Schäuble told Bild-TV.
Russia continues to hold back natural gas supplies to Europe after the West imposed sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine. As a result of the shortages, energy prices have sky-rocketed, leaving some people struggling to afford
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