The leaders of the European Union have agreed to boost their defense budget and reduce the bloc's dependence on Russian energy.
They released a declaration on Friday after wrapping up a two-day summit in Versailles, France.
The leaders agreed to phase out Russian natural gas, oil, and coal imports as soon as possible.
EU President Charles Michel called for a plan that would ensure European sovereignty and strategic independence. He added that the declaration will go down in history.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that a proposal will be set out by mid-May on phasing out the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2027.
They released a declaration on Friday after wrapping up a two-day summit in Versailles, France.
The leaders agreed to phase out Russian natural gas, oil, and coal imports as soon as possible.
EU President Charles Michel called for a plan that would ensure European sovereignty and strategic independence. He added that the declaration will go down in history.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that a proposal will be set out by mid-May on phasing out the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2027.
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European Union leaders agreed to increase defense budget and decrease reliance on Russian energy at a summit in Versailles, France. The aim is to phase out Russian natural gas, oil, and coal imports as soon as possible. EU President Charles Michel emphasized the need for a plan ensuring European
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220312_04/
Date: March 12, 2022
Created: 2022/03/12 09:07
Updated: 2025/12/09 17:38
Last Read: 2022/03/12 09:07