US EditionEU should be open to resuming Russian gas imports, says Austria
- On June 16, a senior Austrian energy official emphasized that the EU should retain the possibility of reconsidering Russian gas imports once the conflict concludes.
- Zehetner made this remark prior to a meeting of EU energy officials focused on the bloc's proposed prohibition of Russian gas imports and the strategy to eliminate dependency by 2027.
- Austria, which had relied on Russian energy supplies for close to six decades, transitioned this year to importing liquefied natural gas through Germany, prompting concerns about whether infrastructure is prepared and how the ban might affect energy prices.
- Zehetner emphasized to the Financial Times that once the conflict concludes, this development should be factored into the reassessment of the circumstances at that time.
- The European Commission plans to grant Hungary and Slovakia exemptions to phase out Russian gas contracts, while Austria's position suggests possible reconsideration of the ban if a peace deal is reached.
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