Overview

• The EU's phased ban prohibits new Russian gas agreements by June 2025, spot purchases by the end of 2025, and all Russian energy imports by 2027.
• Member states must submit national exit plans for Russian energy by December 2025, though Hungary and Slovakia remain opposed due to economic reliance.
• The plan includes legal provisions allowing companies to invoke 'force majeure' to terminate Russian gas contracts without penalties.
• Tariffs on Russian enriched uranium imports and measures to secure alternative nuclear fuel supplies will be introduced next month.
• Energy diversification efforts, including expanded LNG terminals and the RepowerEU initiative, aim to replace Russian energy sources and ensure supply stability.