Group 1 - The European Commission plans to propose a law to ban imports of Russian natural gas and LNG by the end of 2027, circumventing opposition from member states like Hungary and Slovakia [1] - The proposal aims to solidify the EU's commitment to ending its long-standing energy relationship with Russia, which has been a major supplier for decades [1] - The law will prohibit imports of Russian pipeline gas and LNG starting January 1, 2026, with some contracts allowed to extend their terms [1] Group 2 - Existing long-term contracts for Russian natural gas will be banned from January 1, 2028, effectively ending the use of Russian gas in the EU by that date [1] - Companies like TotalEnergies and Naturgy hold Russian LNG contracts that extend into the 2030s, and EU LNG terminals will gradually stop servicing Russian clients [3] - The proposal may be adjusted before its release, and companies can invoke "force majeure" clauses to terminate Russian gas contracts without legal disputes [3] Group 3 - Slovakia and Hungary maintain close political ties with Russia and oppose the energy sanctions, claiming that transitioning to alternative energy sources will raise electricity prices [4] - Austria has indicated that the EU should be open to resuming Russian gas imports if a peace agreement is reached regarding the Ukraine conflict [4] - The proposal will be based on a legal framework that requires a reinforced majority of member states and support from the European Parliament to bypass vetoes from certain countries [4] Group 4 - Approximately 19% of Europe's natural gas still comes from Russia, a significant decrease from 45% before 2022, with countries like Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Spain still importing Russian LNG [5] - The French Minister of Industry expressed support for the plan, emphasizing the need for solutions that ensure maximum security for businesses [5]
欧盟下死手!绕过一票否决,2027年底前彻底切断俄气供应
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-06-17 06:42