Members of the European Union reached a landmark agreement to ban imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027, seeking to diversify energy sources and strengthen the bloc's energy sovereignty. The measure includes the termination of new gas contracts with Russia and the phase-out of existing agreements over the same period.
Not all EU countries supported the measure: Slovakia and Hungary voted against it, and Bulgaria abstained, citing concerns about energy security and associated costs. However, proponents of the pact argue that this step is essential to meeting climate goals and reducing vulnerability to geopolitical disruptions.
In addition, several states signed an agreement to transform the North Sea into one of the world's largest offshore wind energy reservoirs, with over 100 GW of capacity pledged through joint projects. These initiatives are part of the EU's strategy to boost clean energy and reduce global emissions over the next decade.