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EU Parliament approves phase out of Russian gas imports
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 17, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 17, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
The EU Parliament has approved a plan to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027, pending final approval from EU ministers. This decision is part of the EU's strategy for energy independence.
BRUSSELS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Wednesday approved the bloc's plan to phase out Russian gas imports by late 2027, clearing the penultimate legal hurdle before the ban can pass into law.
The Russian gas ban still requires formal approval at a meeting of EU countries' ministers, expected early next year.
(Reporting by Kate Abnett, Editing by Charlotte Van Campennhout)
The European Parliament is one of the main legislative bodies of the European Union, representing the citizens of the EU. It is responsible for making decisions on various issues, including laws and budgets.
The EU's plan to phase out Russian gas imports is significant as it aims to reduce dependency on Russian energy, enhance energy security, and promote sustainability within the European Union.
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