Denmark green-lights construction of Nord Stream 2 in its waters

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has authorized the use of Russian ships in order to continue the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. 

The $11-billion pipeline would directly connect Russia — currently the EU’s main supplier of crude oil, natural gas, and fossil fuels — with Germany, bypassing the traditional gas transit corridor through Ukraine. Critics say it would increase Europe’s dependence on Russian gas, while depriving Ukraine of more than 2% of its gross domestic product, which it earns through transit fees.