. The European court rejected the claim organizations of Nord Stream and Nord Stream AG 2 to conclude about the spread of norms of the law on pipelines from third countries. "The Supreme Court determined that the Directive directly affects the desire 2 Nord Stream AG Nord Stream AG ", - reported in a press release. before the Federal network Agency of Germany (BNA) refused to release the "Nord stream - 2" from the regulations of the gas Directive of the European Union. The Ministry explained the decision by saying that the pipeline would not be finished by 23 may 2019, when entered into force amendments that spread the norms of the 3rd energy package of the EU gas transportation system between the member States of the European Union and third countries. According to the regulations, the mining Firm should not own the pipeline, which deliver it to gas. They will apply to the "Nord stream - 2" in its final part - the stretch 12 nautical miles off the coast of Germany. The operators did not agree with the decision of the German regulator and told that the Project was completed with the economic functionality to the effective date of the changes. The project involves the construction of 2 pipelines with a total capacity of 55 billion cubic meters per year off the coast of Russia through the Baltic sea to Germany. Against the trunk actively support the USA, promoting the EU's own liquefied natural gas, as well as Ukraine and some countries of Europe. Washington in early winter introduced penalties Against "Northern stream - 2" and asked in a persistent form from the organization that the leading strip, to immediately stop the construction. Swiss Allseas in practice, once said about temporary suspension of works. As noted by Vladimir Putin, Russia is able to implement the Project without the involvement of foreign partners. According to his statement, "and the stream - 2" will work until the end of this year or in the 1st quarter of next. The head of "Gazprom" Alexei Miller also said that the organization has all the tools to make their own to complete the construction, but it will take more time than expected. <span style="color:darkgray