U.S. Sanctions On Nord Stream 2 Upset European Lawmakers

The hostile U.S. position on the Gazprom-led Nord Stream 2 pipeline project is a breach of international law, according to the majority of EU members, German daily Die Welt reported today. According to the report, the European Union communicated a sharp note of protest against U.S. interference in the construction of the pipeline to Washington. The note was supported by 24 of the EU's 27 members, Reuters reported, citing Die Welt. Reuters also quoted a statement it received from the U.S. embassy in Germany, which said, "The United States must act…