Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU has finalized a legally binding agreement to phase out all imports of Russian natural gas, including LNG and pipeline gas, by autumn 2027.Roberta Metsola highlighted that the phased ban is part of the EU's 19th sanctions package and introduces strict regulatory controls, with technical extensions available for landlocked member states.Viktor Orbán intends to challenge the regulation in the EU Court of Justice, while European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen underscored the EU’s lasting commitment to energy independence from Moscow.