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Russian gas and oil in Europe done for good, Energy Commissioner says
EU legislators agreed this week on a historic deal to end energy dependency on Russian gas by 2027. Commissioner Jørgensen told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that Europeans must never allow Moscow to weaponise energy, and a Russian oil ban could be next.
Europe News
EU lawmakers backed end of Russian gas imports by 2027
The EU is trying to end all energy dependency on Moscow and to stop financing its war against Ukraine. Landlocked countries will be protected by a suspension clause in case of an emergency. Still, Hungary and Slovakia may challenge the law.
Business
France’s TotalEnergies accused of role in Mozambique ‘massacre’
ECCHR has filed a complaint in France alleging that soldiers securing TotalEnergies’ LNG project in Mozambique detained dozens of civilians in metal containers where many were tortured, disappeared or executed. Total has requested an inquiry by Mozambican authorities.
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Europe News
EU and US impose new sanctions on Russia to force ceasefire in Ukraine
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Russian energy majors for the first time, citing Moscow's "lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war". In parallel, the EU also adopted fresh sanctions.
Economy
Energy in Europe is also at stake as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates further, there is a mounting fear that natural gas fields are going to be targeted — as well as oil shipping routes. Europe’s liquefied natural gas supply would be seriously impacted, along with its economies.
Economy
Israel-Iran crisis: How vital is the Strait of Hormuz for oil market?
Tensions between Israel and Iran have raised fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG. Experts warn that even the threat of closure could rattle markets and push energy prices sharply higher.
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