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Agenda of the EU Energy Council, 20 October 2025
REPowerEU regulation
EU energy ministers are expected to reach an agreement (‘general approach’) on a proposal to gradually phase out remaining gas and oil imports from Russia, with a full prohibition in place by 1 January 2028. The proposed regulation applies to both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is a key deliverable of the REPowerEU ‘roadmap towards ending Russian energy imports’, issued by the European Commission in May 2025.
The proposal also aims to improve the monitoring and traceability of Russian gas,while supporting Member States in managing the transition and ensuring energy security in the EU.
Energy prices and security of supply (background information)
Liquefied natural gas infrastructure in the EU (infographic)
REPowerEU (European Commission)
Where does the EU’s gas come from? (infographic)
Electrification as a driver of a competitive and clean transition
Ministers will discuss the role of electrification in the EU’s competitive and clean transition, with a view to the future electrification strategy that the European Commission will present in early 2026.
The discussion will focus on the opportunities and challenges posed by electrification, including its potential to accelerate decarbonisation across key sectors such as transport, industry and energy. Ministers will also consider how to ensure the availability of the necessary infrastructure and technologies to support this transition.
How is EU electricity produced and sold? (infographic)
Energy security and resilience in Ukraine and Moldova
In the context of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and its wider impacts in the region, ministers will also exchange views on energy security and resilience in Ukraine and Moldova ahead of the upcoming winter season, and the strategic importance of their integration into the EU energy market in the long run.
EU solidarity with Ukraine (background information)
EU and Moldova (background information)
Other business
Under ‘other business’, ministers will hear from the Commission on the global climate and energy vision ahead of COP30, the state of play of the tripartite contracts for affordable energy and the ‘efficiency action forum 2030’.
The Commission will also present the annual progress report on simplification, implementation and enforcement.
Practical information
- Meeting n°4124
- Location: Luxembourg
Preparatory documents