The European Commission Proposes Full Phase-Out of Russian Energy
On 11 June, the European Commission proposed a new Regulation to end all imports of Russian gas and oil into the European Union by the end of 2027, marking a key step in reducing the bloc’s energy dependence and reinforcing its economic and geopolitical resilience.
The initiative builds on the REPowerEU Roadmap, introduced in May 2025, and outlines a gradual, coordinated phase-out of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), along with oil imports.
The plan includes firm deadlines: no new Russian gas contracts will be allowed after 1 January 2026, and existing short-term contracts must end by 17 June 2026, with limited exceptions for landlocked Member States under long-term contracts until 2027.
This stepwise approach is designed to protect the Union’s energy security and limit price volatility, while allowing sufficient time for Member States to implement diversification strategies. National plans will include specific milestones for eliminating Russian fossil fuels and redirecting demand to alternative sources.
The proposal also introduces new transparency and traceability requirements, obliging companies to disclose the origin of imported gas and reinforcing EU customs controls. Long-term terminal service agreements involving Russian companies will also be banned to ensure LNG capacity is reserved for non-Russian suppliers.
According to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the move puts an end to “Russia’s energy blackmail” and reinforces Europe’s commitment to an independent, clean and competitive energy future.
This legislative step supports broader EU goals under the Competitiveness Compass, the Clean Industrial Deal, and the Affordable Energy Action Plan, linking energy security with industrial resilience and climate neutrality.
Source: European Commission
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