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'Historic day': EU sets mandatory gas storage level for winter supply

EU member states will need to have their gas storage facilities filled at 80% capacity before next winter, according to a new draft law.

Europe Decoded

Five things to know about EU's big plan to cut Russian fossil fuels

The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious plan which will require an extra €210 billion in investments by 2027.

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Greenpeace activists hang anti-war banner on Finnish power firm's HQ

Fortum's subsidiary, German-based Uniper, is one of the biggest importers of Russian gas to Europe. Eight activists hung the colourful banner emblazoned with a peace symbol, the Greenpeace logo and the phrase: "Stop fuelling war!" in Espoo, Finland.

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Any EU state could be next victim of Russian energy cuts — Commission

The European Commission is due to publish proposals on a potential Russian oil embargo, following a meeting of energy ministers in Brussels.

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Spain

Spain reassures Algeria after threat to cut natural gas supplies

Algiers had threatened to suspend supplies of gas to Spain if they were diverted to Morocco or a "third destination".

Europe Decoded

How will Bulgaria cope without Russian gas?

Bulgaria received the vast majority of its gas supply from Russia and is now turning to Greece. Will it be enough?

Europe Decoded

Poland and Bulgaria could manage without Russia gas but not for long

Gazprom's decision to switch off the taps won't hit consumers just yet but industries in Poland and Bulgaria are likely to be hit.

Europe News

EU blasts 'blackmail' as Russia cuts gas tap to Poland and Bulgaria

Ursula von der Leyen called Gazprom's decision "yet another attempt by Russia to use gas as an instrument of blackmail" while Charles Michel said it was an "aggressive unilateral move by Russia'.

Earth News

Italians banned from overusing air con in a bid to save energy

‘Choose peace or air conditioning’ says Italian PM in the latest move away from Russian gas.

Money

EU sees a way to pay for Russian gas without breaching war sanctions

Russian president Vladimir Putin had decreed in March that all payments for oil and gas must be made in roubles after the West imposed sanctions.

Germany

German Easter peace marchers agonise over sending weapons to Ukraine

Some worry that traditional calls for disarmament may be inappropriate when Ukrainians are defending their homeland against Russian aggression.

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Russian gas crisis shatters Murano's already fragile glass industry

Around 40% of Italy’s gas supplies arrive from Russia and natural gas makes up around 45% of the country’s energy use. With energy costs already spiking as a result of the pandemic, Italy now has serious concerns about energy security.

Economy

After coal, the EU faces an uphill battle to ban Russian oil and gas

As EU countries agree to ban Russian coal, all eyes turn to oil and gas, Moscow's most profitable exports.

Earth News

Fossil fuel firms set to spend almost €1trn on new oil and gas by 2030

Despite backing Paris Agreement goals, 20 of the world’s biggest companies are investing in new oil and gas fields in the next decade.

Europe News

Euroviews. Watch: Do MEPs think the EU should ban imports of Russian gas and oil?

The bloc has decided to phase out all purchases of Russian coal. Should oil and gas be next?

Europe News

EU's spending since war began: Russian energy €35bn; Ukraine aid €1bn

The "gigantic difference" reflects the need for the EU to become independent from Russian fossil fuels, the bloc's foreign policy chief said.

Russia

Russian sanctions 'will only be real once oil and gas imports are hit'

The EU wants to ban coal imports from Russia. But economist Vicky Pryce says sanctions will only bite once Russian gas and oil are targeted.

Earth News

Protesters block oil terminals as UK 'doubles down' on fossil fuels

Environmental action groups are demanding the UK Government stop all new oil and gas projects.

Money

Explained: Why Europe is balking at a proposed ban on Russian energy

The West has so far resisted sanctions on Russian energy. But in the face of alleged war crimes, some in Europe are pushing for an outright ban.