The position paper, discussed during the AfD’s retreat in Cottbus, calls for the use of existing infrastructure like the Nord Stream pipelines, despite the absence of plans for repairs or reactivation. This proposal comes as the EU and Germany have sought to reduce reliance on Russian gas since the onset of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, culminating in a complete ban on Russian gas imports. Additionally, the AfD advocates for a return to nuclear energy and the continuation of coal and gas usage, while opposing the phase-out of fossil fuels and proposing the repeal of several climate protection laws.