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EU at 'dawn of new era' of energy independence from Russia: von der Leyen

EU to Ban Russian Gas Imports by 2027, Says Ursula von der Leyen: Announcing a landmark decision, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declared the bloc's transition into a "new era" of energy independence, with plans to cease all Russian gas imports by autumn 2027.

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Published December 03,2025
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EU AT DAWN OF NEW ERA OF ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FROM RUSSIA: VON DER LEYEN

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the bloc was entering a "new era" without Russian fossil fuels, after a deal to ban all imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027.

"This is the dawn of a new era, the era of Europe's full energy independence from Russia," von der Leyen told journalists.