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The Strait of Hormuz blockade poses a significant energy challenge for European governments, prompting urgent calls for demand reduction instead of blanket measures. National responses largely fail to meet the European Central Bank’s criteria, risking prolonged economic turmoil and ineffective financial aid.

The German government, represented by a spokesperson from the Federal Foreign Office, has reiterated its opposition to reopening diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing discussions among European leaders on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

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