22
Oct
2025
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Ending all energy imports from Russia to the EU and closing loopholes through third countries (debate)
Mr President, Commissioner, Russia has deliberately exploited our energy dependence as an attack on European security and prosperity. By advancing the full ban on Russian oil to January 2026 and on gas to January 2027, Europe sends a firm message: we will never again be held hostage by Kremlin coercion. We must close all sanctioned loopholes, target the Russian shadow fleet, and ensure that any gas transiting through Russia is treated as Russian and fully prohibited. Gradually phasing out Russian gas imports, cutting risky dependencies and blocking circumventions strengthens our sovereignty. This regulation also reinforces import verification and enforcement, including minimum administrative fines of 5 % of the infringing company's worldwide annual turnover. This is a clear statement: Europe will defend its energy dependency, its economy and its values.