
EU Strikes Deal To Ban Russian Gas Imports by Autumn 2027
A mooted end to long-term pipeline contracts—and its timetable—must still get final approval from the European Parliament and member states.

A mooted end to long-term pipeline contracts—and its timetable—must still get final approval from the European Parliament and member states.

In an interview, Ribera also argued that Europe’s regulatory autonomy is at risk if the EPP-driven push for deregulation advances.

The Patriots for Europe said the vote marks a significant shift towards greater subsidiarity and restraint in Brussels.

The Brussels decision reflects growing pressure from businesses and trading partners to ease environmental regulation.

The six-month inquiry comes after revelations that hundreds of thousands in EU subsidies were channelled into campaigns shaping farming and nature laws.

Von der Leyen vows to accelerate plans to tap frozen Russian assets, while MEPs warn the EU is fuelling a war it refuses to help end.

MEPs are outraged that the EP is allowing the sale of so-called “Italian-style” products at its main headquarters.

EU lawmakers are pushing a no-exemptions Russian energy ban, despite warnings that Hungary’s backup pipeline can’t meet the country’s needs.

Conservatives backed a plan to ease EU supply-chain rules, drawing fierce criticism from the German government.

The Patriots for Europe and ECR groups rallied a majority for the EPP to pass a bill cutting red tape on European competitiveness.