2025-12-03 07:22
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2025-12-03 07:22
The EU Council, i.e. the member states, and the European Parliament announced on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday that they had reached an agreement to end the import of Russian gas to the EU by 2027. This is part of efforts to make the EU independent of energy resources from Russia.
The Danish Presidency of the EU Council and representatives of the European Parliament have concluded an informal agreement, which provides for the introduction of binding provisions on the phasing out of gas imports from Russia. In the case of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the total ban is to apply from the end of 2026, and in the case of raw material transmitted via gas pipelines – from autumn 2027.
– This is a big victory for us and all of Europe. We need to end the EU's dependence on Russian gas, and banning it permanently in the EU is an important step in the right direction – said the Danish Minister of Energy and Climate, Lars Aagaard, quoted in the announcement.
To enter into force, the agreement must be formally approved by the European Parliament and the EU Council, according to announcements from both institutions.
In October, 12 percent came from Russia. gas imported to the EU, while before Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, this percentage was 45%. Gas from Russia is still imported by, among others, Hungary, France and Belgium – Reuters reported. (PAP)
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