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Europe paid Russia $209bn for energy since 2022, far below Moscow’s $320bn claim

The European Commission pushed back against what appear to be inflated claims by Russia — and the United States — regarding the bloc’s spending on Russian energy since 2022.

Euronews · Oct 13

EU's plan to gain independence from Russian energy faltering, auditors warn

A damning report from the European Court of Auditors identifies insufficient grid infrastructure and interconnectors across EU countries as major barriers to unlocking a fully integrated energy market.

Euronews · Sep 9

Can the Grids Package free the EU from its energy dependence?

US-Iran tensions disrupt Middle East energy routes, driving up oil and gas prices. After the 2022 energy crisis, Brussels launched the Grids Package. Can this plan cut Europe’s reliance on foreign energy?

Euronews · Mar 17

EU prepares emergency plan to do without Russian energy

The European Union’s executive arm has pledged to draft an emergency plan aimed at helping member countries do without Russian energy in the wake of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Europe is determined to cut fossil fuel ties with Russia, even though getting Hungary on board won't be easy

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced Europe to rethink its energy policy – especially its deep dependence on Russia for about one-third of its fossil fuel imports. The European Union is negotiating among its members over a plan to ban imports of Russian oil, although questions remain about issues such…

The Conversation · May 20, 2022

Is the EU's €300 billion plan to get rid of Russian gas good against global warming?

The European Union has outlined its REPowerEU energy plan which will invest 300 billion euros in energy infrastructure by 2030 to end its reliance on Russian oil and gas.

Radio France Internationale · May 19, 2022

EU unveils $220bn plan to ditch Russian energy

Brussels plans to spend $314bn by 2030 to end its dependency on Russian oil and gas imports.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2022

All new buildings to be fitted with solar panels under European plan

Leaders want to fully phase out Europe's dependency on Russian gas, oil and coal imports as soon as possible

Wales Online · May 18, 2022