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Europe: EU approves phased ban on Russian gas imports under REPowerEU strategy Read More »

Europe: EU approves phased ban on Russian gas imports under REPowerEU strategy

All 27 European Union member states have formally approved new legislation introducing a phased ban on Russian natural gas imports, covering both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The regulation also strengthens oversight mechanisms and promotes measures to expand alternative energy sources across the bloc. This decision marks a major milestone in the implementation […]

Region: Hungary leads EU in Russian gas imports as TurkStream flows rise in 2025 Read More »

Region: Hungary leads EU in Russian gas imports as TurkStream flows rise in 2025

Hungary significantly increased its import of Russian natural gas in 2025, strengthening its position as the leading importer among European Union member states. According to Eurostat data covering the period from January to October, Hungarian purchases grew by around 15% compared with the previous year. In value terms, Hungary ranked first among EU buyers of

Europe: Slovakia secures EU concessions on Russian gas imports deadline Read More »

Europe: Slovakia secures EU concessions on Russian gas imports deadline

Slovakia has obtained concessions in the European Union’s draft regulation that aims to end Russian gas imports by autumn 2027. According to Economy Minister Denisa Sakova, the provisional agreement reached between the Council of the EU and the European Parliament now allows Slovakia to continue using its long-term gas supply contract with Russia for an

EU approves phased ban on Russian gas, Serbia faces supply challenges Read More »

EU approves phased ban on Russian gas, Serbia faces supply challenges

The Council of the European Union has approved a draft regulation introducing a phased ban on imports of Russian natural gas. Under the new rules, imports of Russian gas—whether by pipeline or in liquefied form—will be prohibited starting 1 January 2026, with transitional measures for existing contracts. The full ban is scheduled to take effect

Europe: EU agrees to end all Russian gas imports by 2027 in landmark energy shift Read More »

Europe: EU agrees to end all Russian gas imports by 2027 in landmark energy shift

European Union member states have reached an agreement to completely end imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027, marking a major step toward reducing the bloc’s long-standing energy dependence on Russia. The decision, approved by EU Energy Ministers during a meeting in Luxembourg, supports the European Commission’s proposal to phase out both

Europe: EU Parliament Committees endorse full ban on Russian gas and oil imports from 2026 Read More »

Europe: EU Parliament Committees endorse full ban on Russian gas and oil imports from 2026

The European Parliament’s Committees on Industry and Energy, and on International Trade, have supported a draft law that introduces a complete ban on the import of Russian gas, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), starting from 1 January 2026. Limited exceptions would apply to existing short-term contracts until June 2026 and to long-term agreements until January

Region: Hungary and Slovakia oppose EU plan to ban Russian gas imports by 2027 Read More »

Region: Hungary and Slovakia oppose EU plan to ban Russian gas imports by 2027

Hungary and Slovakia have voiced strong opposition to the European Union’s proposal to halt imports of Russian gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), a measure that Brussels is preparing to formalize in the near future. Despite the objections raised by these two countries, the new legislation may still advance without their support. The European Commission

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