欧盟做出一个“狠辣”决定，要与俄罗斯天然气彻底“划清界限”

Group 1 - The EU has decided to completely sever ties with Russian natural gas, marking a significant political stance with substantial financial implications [1][2] - From January 1, 2026, the EU will not sign new gas contracts with Russia, with existing short-term contracts ending by June 17, 2026, and long-term contracts by January 1, 2028 [2] - The economic cost of this decision is immense, with the EU having spent over €544 billion in the past three years due to the refusal to use cheaper Russian gas, significantly impacting its economy [2][4] Group 2 - The high energy costs have led to a decline in industrial competitiveness within the EU, exemplified by BASF's layoffs and relocation of production to China [4] - Rising household energy expenses have caused significant hardship for EU citizens, with statistics indicating that 1 in 10 people face heating difficulties during winter [4] - The primary beneficiaries of the EU's decision are the United States, Norway, and Qatar, with the U.S. accounting for 46% of LNG imports into the EU in 2023 [6] Group 3 - The decision was not unanimously supported within the EU, facing opposition from countries like Hungary, which rely heavily on Russian gas [7] - The EU's plan faces challenges including dependency on new suppliers, high costs, and internal discord among member states [7][8] - The overall impact of the decision is politically motivated but economically disadvantageous, leading to industrial outflow and increased living costs [8]