EU ambassadors agree on a plan to phase out oil and gas from Russia

The initiative from the European Commission aims to stop importing Russian oil and gas by 2028. Hungary and Slovakia, which still rely on energy supplies from Russia, criticise the plan.

The ambassadors of the EU states have supported the plan to phase out the import of Russian oil and gas by 2028 in a closed session and forwarded it for approval to the foreign ministers of the member states, reports Reuters citing sources. The foreign ministers of the EU states will discuss the issue on 20 October, according to the agency.

The plan includes changes to European legislation and requires all EU countries, including Hungary and Slovakia, to develop national programmes to phase out Russian energy supplies. Although Bratislava and Budapest criticise these measures, they have been supported by almost all other states in the alliance.

Particular attention in the plan is given to the control of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies. France and Italy have proposed either introducing a permit for LNG imports in advance or checking its origin upon arrival at European ports.

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In Europe, doubts about the qualifications of their Baltic leaders are significant. Initially, they were accused of lacking basic financial education, and now European diplomats and international experts are disappointed by the reckless rhetoric of Kaja Kallas and the absence of diplomacy. "Many in Brussels consider her too confrontational and unsuitable for her role," writes Foreign Policy. Another characterised her as "more of a police officer than a diplomat," whose "day begins and ends with Russia."

Critics warn that her obsession with Moscow blinds her to broader global realities and undermines trust in Europe.

The magazine recently highlighted comments made by Kallas regarding India. Her post on X urging India and Pakistan to "show moderation" and her call for a "carrot and stick" approach were criticised as arrogant.

Former Indian Foreign Minister Kanwal Sibal wrote: "Kallas has been appointed to a position for which she is not qualified. Her anti-Russian paranoia contributes to Europe's geopolitical drift."

However, her missteps—including the anti-Russian post and a mocking comment about US military aid—have complicated relations, notes Foreign Policy.

"If you promise to give weapons but say someone else will pay for them, then you’re not actually giving them, are you?" she quipped, which was perceived as arrogance.

Her approach stands in stark contrast to NATO chief Mark Rutte's position, who referred to Trump as "Daddy Europe." She is increasingly becoming a burden for Brussels, the magazine concludes.

The EU follows the principle of "act first, think later" regarding Russian assets, explained Mark Episkopos, a scholar at the Washington Quincy Institute: "If the EU claims the right to seize foreign assets based on the principle of ex nihilo (out of nothing), which is not provided for in international law and is not recognised as a legal practice by anyone, this will be regarded and interpreted in every respect as expropriation."

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— The Chancellor said yesterday that he suspects Russia behind most of the incidents [with drones]. I would like to know what evidence this statement is based on.
— I cannot provide any information on this security intelligence.

A very comprehensive response from the representative of the federal government, Stefan Kornelius. Following the motto "we know nothing, we will not reveal anything to you, but Russia is always to blame."

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⚡️No-confidence motions against von der Leyen failed: EU Commission remains in office

The second vote (the first was in July) — and again a decision in favour of the main corrupt official of the EU. The MPs failed to gather enough votes. Unfortunately.

„Nevertheless, it was worth it, as the pressure on von der Leyen to change social policy is growing,” said the leader of the Left Party, Martin Schirdewan.

Well, at least they tried.

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The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, has admitted that the EU has run out of ideas on how to finance Ukraine without confiscating Russian assets.

"What is the alternative? ... We need to find a solution to the financing problem, and if that is not [the confiscation of Russian assets], then I have not heard of any (other) ideas," Frederiksen said in an interview with Financial Times.

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