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EU energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen warns of a prolonged energy crisis tied to the Gulf conflict and urges Europe to work from home, drive and fly less, and accelerate renewables, following IEA guidance; ministers produced no concrete proposals yet, but a package of EU measures is expected soon.
The European Commission endorses deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) by the early 2030s as part of Europe’s aim for climate neutrality by 2050, with streamlined approval processes and a €200 million guarantee to attract private investment, hoping to supply low‑carbon electricity and heat for industry and enhance grid stability, while critics warn of costs, safety risks, and the unproven nature of SMRs.
The European Union approved a long-promised ban on Russian gas to cement a shift away from Moscow, with LNG fully banned by January 2027 and pipeline gas phased out by September 2027, but national security clauses, legal challenges, and loopholes such as gas laundering via Turkey, re-exports through the Western Balkans, and opaque origin tracking could delay or dilute the impact. Experts say the move signals a lasting structural shift that will erode Russia’s revenue and leverage over time, even if near-term price effects are muted.
EU ministers have agreed to ban Russian gas imports by 2028 as part of efforts to reduce dependency on Russian energy and pressure Moscow amid ongoing conflicts, with a phased approach starting in 2026, despite opposition from Hungary and Slovakia.
The European Union has announced a comprehensive plan to end its reliance on Russian oil and gas by 2027, including banning new Russian gas contracts from 2026 and phasing out existing ones, as part of a broader effort to enhance energy security and transition to renewables. The move aims to cut off Kremlin-controlled energy sources, reduce geopolitical vulnerability, and promote cleaner energy sources across Europe, despite some opposition from heavily reliant countries like Hungary and Slovakia.