Overview

• The European Commission presented a roadmap to eliminate all Russian gas imports, including LNG, by the end of 2027.
• Proposed measures include banning new contracts by the end of 2025 and terminating existing long-term agreements by 2027.
• Legal challenges persist, with the EU exploring force majeure and joint-buying mechanisms to help companies exit contracts without penalties.
• Hungary and Slovakia oppose the proposed bans, citing economic concerns and their reliance on Russian energy supplies.
• The plan also targets Russian nuclear fuel imports and introduces mandatory reporting of contract volumes and durations to enhance transparency.