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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

Russia

Will Putin cut Europe off if gas payments aren't made in roubles?

Moscow says its demand for "unfriendly" buyers to pay for gas in roubles does not mean supplies will be immediately interrupted.

Russia

Poland to ban Russian oil imports, as Germans urged to save energy

Poland says it is putting in place Europe's most radical plan to cut dependence on Russian energy sources. Germany, meanwhile, is preparing for Russian gas to be cut suddenly.

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Euroviews. No, fracking isn't the answer to the UK's cost-of-living crisis

We shouldn't be making a return to fracking for gas in the UK, writes Jenny Medlicott, despite a growing movement among Tory MPs.

Spain

Spain prepares economic support plan amid energy price spike

"This emergency plan in response to the war (in Ukraine) includes a set of measures that will protect economic sectors and Spaniards who are being most affected," Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez said.

Europe Decoded

What's on Joe Biden's packed agenda in Brussels today?

In what is set to be a busy day, Biden will become the first US president to participate physically at an EU summit.

Europe News

Brussels aims to coordinate gas purchases in bid to lower costs

There are currently 160 storage facilities in the EU that are around 26% full.

Green News

Profits made by fossil fuel firms could be temporarily taxed by the EU

The money the tax generates could be used to help consumers with rising bills and aid the transition to clean energy.

Green News

Does Russia have a climate plan to reduce carbon emissions?

Russia has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060.

Green News

Will Poland replace Russian gas with nuclear energy?

Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, generates around 70% of Polish electricity.

Living

Why turning down your thermostat can ease a gas supply crisis

But would a more dependable solution be to deploy heat pumps to provide an energy efficient alternative to heat homes?

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Sanna Marin: we are actually financing Russia's war by purchasing oil

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said it is important to "get rid of Russian fossil fuels," adding "we are supporting and actually financing Russia's war by purchasing oil, gas and other fossil fuels."

Europe News

EU will slash imports of Russian gas by two thirds by 2023

Brussels aims to replace the supply with LNG from countries like Qatar and the US.

Green News

EU to urgently link electricity grid with Ukraine's

With Russia supplying 40 per cent of Europe's gas, ministers are now looking for alternatives to increase the independence of the energy grid.

Green News

Italy explores Algerian gas as Europe strays from Russian fossil fuels

Italy's foreign minister and top energy CEO are visiting a gas supplier Algeria.

Europe News

What is SWIFT and why is expelling Russia a 'last resort'?

A third package of EU sanctions could see Russia cut off from the international payment system, a radical move that would also hit the bloc.