The EU announced a plan to eliminate remaining gas imports from Russia by 2027, addressing Europe's reliance on Russian fossil fuels. EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen emphasized the initiative as a strong message to Russia, asserting that the EU will no longer allow energy to be used as a weapon against them.
The EU on Tuesday unveiled a long-promised plan to phase out its remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, a challenge given Europe's continued dependence on Russian fossil fuels . "Today the European Union sends a very clear message to Russia: no more, no more, will we permit Russia to weaponise energy against us," EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen said as he set out the measures.