European Parliament approves ban on Russian gas imports; ANO MEPs abstain

The European Parliament on Wednesday gave final approval to a ban on Russian gas imports to Europe, to take effect no later than autumn 2027. The regulation covers liquefied natural gas, whose imports are to end by 1 January 2027 at the latest, as well as pipeline gas, for which the final deadline under certain conditions is 1 November 2027.

None of the MEPs from the ruling ANO party voted in favour of ending imports of Russian natural gas into the European Union; all abstained. MEPs from the former governing coalition voted unanimously in favour. Ivan David (SPD) and Ondřej Dostál of the Stačilo! movement voted against.