Merz: Low Gas Storage Not a Reason for Accelerated Response; Supply Secure for Winter

German Chancellor Merz stated that low gas storage levels do not warrant an accelerated policy response, asserting that energy supply is secure for the entire winter. This downplays concerns about potential shortages, but the statement is political reassurance rather than a technical assessment. The market may interpret this as reducing near-term risk of emergency measures, though actual storage data remains a key uncertainty.