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Von der Leyen says EU to cut Russian gas imports to zero; target date disputed
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will bring Russian gas imports to zero, down from a 45% share before the conflict in Ukraine to 12% now. Vedomosti reported the goal as the end of this year, while Kommersant and Interfax reported her as saying the end of 2027. She also said more than 70% of EU electricity now comes from domestic renewable and nuclear sources, as EU gas storage sits at a record low for the season.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will reduce imports of Russian gas to zero, speaking ahead of a European Parliament plenary session. She said the Russian share of EU gas imports has fallen from 45% to 12%, according to Vedomosti, Kommersant and Interfax. RIA Novosti reported that the EU wants to abandon Russian gas entirely, without giving figures or a date. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
The outlets reported different target dates for reaching zero. Vedomosti said von der Leyen stated imports would fall to 0% by the end of the year. Kommersant and Interfax reported her as saying the EU would bring imports to zero by the end of 2027, with Kommersant quoting her as saying “the EU will bring it to zero by the end of next year”. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
Von der Leyen said more than 70% of EU electricity is now generated from domestic clean sources, renewable and nuclear, and that decisions taken in 2022 had left the bloc less vulnerable, Vedomosti and Interfax reported. Kommersant quoted her as saying gas prices had risen 140% since the start of the year and that “business is under pressure, people are barely paying their bills, and this situation may worsen as winter approaches”. It said she called for immediate action, more investment in green and nuclear generation and reduced purchases of Russian gas. Vedomosti, citing Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho on 2 October, reported that EU gas prices had risen 140% since February and diesel prices had doubled. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
Vedomosti also reported on European gas storage. The Economist said on 5 October that European storage was about 72% full, a record low for that time of year. On 30 September, German and Dutch underground storage was about 60% full and UK reserves were below 40%. Gazprom said on 3 October that the Inčukalns storage facility, the only one in the Baltics, held a minimal reserve; Gas Infrastructure Europe data showed it 49% full on 1 October, a historic low for that date. [ 2 ]
Kommersant reported that the phase-out is designed as a staged halt of different supply channels: imports of Russian LNG would end by 31 December 2026, pipeline gas by 30 September 2027, with a possible national extension to 31 October 2027; restrictions on new purchases and spot deals were planned from the end of 2025, and long-term contracts are to be terminated by the end of 2027, including through force majeure. It said EU states would be able to restrict Russian suppliers' access to gas transport infrastructure and LNG terminals, and that buyers were to be required to disclose almost all data on commercial agreements with Russian suppliers. These details appeared only in Kommersant. [ 3 ]
Por qué importa
The announcement sets a timetable for Europe's largest remaining purchases of Russian pipeline gas and LNG, the last major energy link between the two sides. Because the reported target dates differ, buyers and suppliers face uncertainty over when contracts and spot purchases must end. European storage levels reported at a seasonal record low, alongside higher gas and diesel prices, frame the phase-out as a supply-risk question for the coming winters.
Datos clave
- Von der Leyen said the Russian share of EU gas imports has fallen from 45% to 12% [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- She said the EU will bring Russian gas imports to zero, without a date in one report, by the end of this year in another, and by the end of 2027 in two others [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- She said more than 70% of EU electricity is now generated from domestic clean sources, renewables and nuclear [ 2 , 4 ]
- European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho said on 2 October that EU gas prices had risen 140% since February and diesel prices had doubled [ 2 ]
- Kommersant reported EU gas prices up 140% since the start of the year [ 3 ]
- The Economist reported on 5 October that European gas storage was about 72% full, a record low for that time of year [ 2 ]
- Germany and the Netherlands had storage about 60% full on 30 September and the UK under 40%, according to the same report [ 2 ]
- Gazprom said on 3 October that the Inčukalns storage facility had a minimal gas reserve, 49% full on 1 October, a historic low for that date [ 2 ]
Confirmado por varias fuentes
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Russian share of EU gas imports has fallen from 45% to 12% [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- Von der Leyen said the EU will cut Russian gas imports to zero [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- Von der Leyen said more than 70% of EU electricity comes from domestic clean sources, renewable and nuclear [ 2 , 4 ]
- Von der Leyen made the statements to the European Parliament [ 3 , 4 ]
Aún sin aclarar
- The date by which the EU will reach zero Russian gas imports Vedomosti reported von der Leyen as saying imports would fall to 0% by the end of this year, while Kommersant and Interfax reported the end of 2027; RIA Novosti gave no date
- When the 140% rise in EU gas prices began Vedomosti quoted Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho saying prices rose 140% since February, while Kommersant said the rise was 140% since the start of the year
- The detailed phase-out schedule by supply channel Only Kommersant listed specific deadlines for LNG, pipeline gas, spot purchases and long-term contracts
Qué dicen los medios locales
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- RIA Novosti reports von der Leyen's statement on abandoning Russian gas [ 1 ]
- Vedomosti reports von der Leyen saying EU imports of Russian gas will fall to 0% by the end of the year, and cites storage and price data [ 2 ]
- Kommersant reports von der Leyen as saying the EU will cut Russian gas purchases to zero by the end of 2027 and lists a phase-out schedule [ 3 ]
- Interfax reports von der Leyen telling the European Parliament the EU will bring Russian gas imports to zero by the end of next year [ 4 ]
- Inčukalns storage was 49% full, a historic low for that date, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe [ 2 ]
- Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho says EU gas prices have risen 140% since February and diesel prices have doubled [ 2 ]
- Gazprom reports a minimal gas reserve at the Inčukalns storage facility [ 2 ]
- The Economist reports European gas storage about 72% full, a record low for the season [ 2 ]