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 Date: 11:58 | 03 December 2025
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.
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