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Europe's gas storage system, despite current challenges, remains robust enough to cover most winter demands if managed carefully. The large storage capacities in key countries and solidarity agreements among nations build resilience. Technologies and policies encourage efficient use and refilling, helping to mitigate risks from reduced imports.
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Supporting arguments
- Two thirds of storage capacity is in countries with strong infrastructure like Germany and Italy.
- Countries without storage have legal agreements to secure gas from others.
- The EU relaxed refill targets to allow flexibility amid supply uncertainties.
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