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EU’s Russian gas phaseout raises both legal risks and market risks

By Eleonora Rinaldi ( August 12, 2025, 08:36 GMT | Comment) -- The EU's plan to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027 may look feasible on paper, but legal and industry experts warn that implementation will be far more complex. Terminating long-term gas contracts under force majeure could lead to numerous lawsuits with unpredictable outcomes — especially in Russian courts — legal analysts have said. Meanwhile, industry representatives say the EU's reporting obligations are a barrier to securing alternative gas supplies. The EU plan also risks increasing energy prices, they said.The European Union is determined to end its historic dependence on Russian fossil fuels, and recently published a roadmap to do so (see here)....

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