German Chancellor tells Greek paper solidarity only way out of energy crisis

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) meet at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece October 27, 2022. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi

ATHENS (Reuters) - Solidarity is the only way to deal with the energy crisis, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with Greek newspaper Ta Nea before a visit to Athens.

"Europe as a whole is suffering from the high prices of natural gas and I am convinced: We can overcome the crisis only with solidarity," Scholz was quoted by the newspaper as saying.