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With the Strait of Hormuz closed by Iran following an attack by the US and Israel, Von der Leyen warns that prolonging the conflict increases costs for Europe and proposes strategic reserves and naval escorts.
Francisco Pereira Coutinho, a commentator for CNN Portugal, points out that the US “is self-sufficient in terms of oil,” so the closure of the Strait of Hormuz “does not represent as big a problem as it does for us in Portugal.”
Europe has reduced its energy dependence on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine by diversifying gas suppliers, but experts warn it remains vulnerable to price shocks and geopolitical tensions affecting supply. While the shift to liquefied natural gas (LNG) has increased resilience, it has also exposed the continent to greater global market volatility and competition. Analysts offer mixed views on the effectiveness of this strategy, with some highlighting the operational risks of the new model, while others criticize the economic costs and the continued vulnerability to potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Experts say that Europe “has become more resilient”, but has also become “more exposed to the volatility of global markets”
The President of the European Council argued that 'increasing economic pressure on Russia is decisive'.
Portugal has oil and derivative reserves for 93 days of consumption in a disruption scenario. In the last quarter of 2025, the country held 1.56 million tonnes of strategic reserves: 538 thousand tonnes of crude, 51.4 thousand tonnes of petrol, and 297.8 thousand tonnes of diesel.
Costa stressed that energy security is 'one of the pillars' of bilateral cooperation between the EU and Azerbaijan and added that the EU is willing to invest in 'Azerbaijan's energy transition'.
The article reports that G7 countries support the strategic use of oil reserves to stabilize markets amid global energy concerns. This collective stance aims to address rising oil prices and supply disruptions, with Portugal being part of this broader international consensus. The coordinated effort highlights the importance of strategic reserves in managing energy security and economic stability during times of crisis.
Anna-Kaisa Itkonen, spokesperson for the European Commission, stated this Monday that the European Union is not facing a shortage of oil or natural gas, as it imports oil from various suppliers and does not import energy from Iran.
The president of the Portuguese Association of Renewable Energies (APREN) warned that increasing the number of power stations capable of black start could make system restoration more complex and may not ensure greater security after blackouts. He made the remarks in a parliamentary hearing as part of the Working Group on the blackout of 28 ...
The European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, warned on Monday in Lisbon that the European Union's veto on Russian gas is legal and must be respected by all Member States. “I can assure you that the proposal we put forward is 100% legal and that, naturally, all Member States have ...”
EU member states want to avoid dependence on the United States for energy and are seeking alternatives, notably in North Africa. Imports from Russia are to be halted by 2027.
The European Union's agreement with India is a consolation after the deadlock over the pact with Mercosur. Europeans are trading Russian gas for dependence on US gas. There will be payments for solar panels and a new CP.
Le commissaire européen à l’Energie a déclaré que les menaces du président américain étaient un “signal d’alarme”, impliquant de trouver de nouvelles sources d’approvisionnement en gaz.
The bloc's energy chief said U.S. president's threats were a “wake-up call” to find new sources of gas.
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The Kremlin has warned the European Union that prohibiting imports of Russian gas would be 'extremely imprudent', signalling possible political and economic consequences and urging EU governments to reconsider such measures.
The Kremlin warns the EU that, without buying gas from Moscow, the question remains: 'It is difficult to say at this time whether Europe is a contented vassal or an unhappy slave'.
To rid itself of Russian gas, the European Union has turned to liquefied natural gas (LNG). This market is dominated by North American suppliers, who have already become an indispensable source of gas for the EU.
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By 1 March 2026, EU countries must prepare national plans to diversify gas supplies and identify potential challenges in replacing Russian gas.
The environmental non-governmental organisation says both countries are led by autocrats.
The European Union (EU) formally adopted on Monday the ban on imports of Russian gas, which will be phased in until 2027 and provides for sanctions against violators. With votes against from Hungary and the Czech Republic and an abstention from Bulgaria, the EU Council decided that imports by Member States of piped Russian gas will be ...
With votes against from Hungary and the Czech Republic and an abstention from Bulgaria, the Council of the EU decided that imports will be gradually reduced until the ban takes effect in early 2027.
