Luke O’Callaghan-White

Mar 27, 2025 | e3g.org | Raphael Hanoteaux |Luke O’Callaghan-White |Lisa Fischer

The Russian invasion of Ukraine made it evident that the EU needs to completely end its reliance on Russian energy sources and reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels, more broadly, to ensure stability and security for the bloc and its citizens. Following the invasion, the EU’s REPowerEU plan introduced temporary gas demand reduction targets and emphasised the need to deploy renewables and efficiency measures at scale.