economy
January 28, 2026
EU ‘a trampled worm’
Halting Russian gas imports is pushing the EU towards economic decline and greater dependence on the US, according to Sahra Wagenknecht
TL;DR
- EU countries have approved legislation to end all Russian gas imports by next year.
- The ban includes liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pipeline gas imports.
- German MP Sahra Wagenknecht criticizes the ban, predicting economic decline and US dependence for the EU.
- The EU's reliance on more expensive US-sourced LNG has increased, causing an energy crisis.
- Hungary and Slovakia voted against the ban, citing heavy reliance on Russian energy.
- Russia claims it is a reliable supplier and that the EU is harming itself by banning cheaper energy.
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