Even more targeted measures to reduce energy dependence on the proceedings, following the new legislative proposals on the part of the European Commission, which aim to completely detach from Russian energy by 2027.
Specifically, the proposal was presented to Strasbourg on Tuesday by Energy Commissioner Dan Jurgensen, who stressed that “the introduction of gas from Russia is a threat to Europe’s safety, so we now propose a ban on imports of Russian gas. of his war. “
He reassured that he pledged that the Commission “would work closely with all Member States, especially those that may face challenges”.
For its part, Commission President Ursula von der Laen said that “Russia has repeatedly tried to blackmail us using its energy resources as a weapon and we are taking clear measures to close the faucet and end the end of the Russian era”.
How much have the rates of Russian natural resources been reduced to European imports
Since the spring of 2022, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the EU has significantly reduced Russian fossil fuels. Since then, imports of Russian carbon have been completely banned, oil imports have fallen from 27% to 3% today and Russia’s gas imports have decreased from 45% in 2021 to 19% in 2024, with forecasts showing further decline to 13% in 2025 by the end of the Russian gas. Despite the significant progress made in 2024, EU countries spent 23 billion euros on Russian fossil fuels. This leaves the EU exposed to significant hazards for trade and energy security, the Commission considers.
What does the European Commission proposal
Today’s regulation proposal is based on the RepoRereu plan, introduced in May 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, following the “road map” presented by the Commission a month ago, for the universal detachment of Russian fossils (slow oil and nuclear) and nuclear and nuclear and nuclear. 2027.
The regulation proposed provides that Member States should submit, by the end of the year, national plans with precise measures and milestones for the gradual elimination of imports of Russian gas and oil.
In particular, imports of Russian gas on the basis of new contracts will be banned from January 1, 2026. Imports on the basis of existing short -term contracts will stop until June 17, 2026, except for those of natural gas conventions surrounded by land surrounded by land enclosed by countries enclosed by land enclosures. 2027. Long -term contract imports will stop by the end of 2027.
Long -term contracts for terminal services for clients for customers from Russia or controlled by Russian businesses will also be banned. This will ensure that the capacity of terminal stations can be redirected to alternative suppliers, ultimately enhancing the durability of energy markets.
What applies to companies holding gas supply contracts
Companies holding gas supply contracts for Russian gas should provide information to the Commission. In addition, importers of Russian gas should provide the customs authorities with all the necessary information that confirms the course of imported gas from its true origin to the point of importing to the Union.
The proposed regulation should be approved by the European Parliament and the EU Council. His approval of the Council will require a special majority. Hungary and Slovakia, which still depend on Russia, are expected to vote against it.
