Group 1 - The EU is considering a quota system to fully ban imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027, providing legal grounds for companies to terminate long-term contracts [1][2] - The quota will apply to all member states and is expected to have binding force similar to sanctions [2][4] - The EU aims to first ban all new contracts and stop existing transactions in the spot market by the end of 2025, with a gradual termination of long-term contracts by 2027 [2][3] Group 2 - Reducing dependence on Russian gas will open opportunities for US suppliers to deliver more liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe [3] - The EU has been cautious about imposing sanctions on gas imports due to opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, which still rely on Russian gas [4] - There is a strong majority among member states supporting the gradual phase-out of Russian gas, although concerns about legal grounds for contract termination persist [4]
传欧盟拟推配额制禁令 2027年底前全面停止进口俄气
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