By Louis de Briant ( March 25, 2026, 17:38 GMT | Insight) -- Plans for the EU to phase out Russian fossil fuels remain on track despite delays and political pressure, the bloc's energy chief, Dan Jørgensen, said as lawmakers clashed in debate over Russian energy dependence and US warnings ahead of a key trade vote. He said the RePowerEU phaseout plan remains live despite no longer appearing on the European Commission's agenda. He also urged progress on a planned energy grids overhaul.Plans for the EU to phase out Russian fossil fuels remain on track despite doubts raised by delays and political pressure, the bloc's energy chief, Dan Jørgensen, told lawmakers on Wednesday....
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