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Draft report (COM(2025)0828 – 2025/0180(COD)) 2025-07-23

Phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Committee on International Trade Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Amendment 207

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Article 5	deleted
Prohibition to provide LNG long-term terminal services to Russian customers
The provision of long-term LNG terminal services in the EU to entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2026.

Or. en

Amendment 208

Yvan Verougstraete, Sophie Wilmès, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Christophe Grudler, Katri Kulmuni, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Hilde Vautmans, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The provision of long-term LNG terminal services in the EU to entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2026.	The provision of long-term LNG terminal services in the EU to entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2026. Notwithstanding any contractual provision to the contrary, the provider of those services shall have the right to offer and definitively sell the corresponding capacity for sale on the market, without incurring any liability of any kind.
	No claims in connection with a contract the performance of which has been affected, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the prohibition imposed under this Article 5, including claims for indemnity or any other claim of this type, such as a claim for compensation or a claim under a guarantee, of whatever form, shall be satisfied if made by entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation.
	No injunction, order, relief, judgment of a judicial court other than a court of a Member State or other court, arbitral or administrative decision issued in proceedings other than those in the Member States pursuant to or derived from investor-state dispute settlement proceedings against a Member State, except for those under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States, which could lead to the satisfaction of any claims in connection with a contract the performance of which has been affected, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the prohibition imposed under this Article 5 shall be recognised or enforced in a Member State if invoked by entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation.
	Any recognition or enforcement by a court of a Member State of an arbitral award obtained by such claimants in an investor-to-state-dispute against a Member State shall be considered contrary to public policy.

Or. en

Amendment 209

Andrea Wechsler, Aura Salla, Angelika Niebler, Wouter Beke, Christian Ehler, Eva Maydell, Letizia Moratti, Massimiliano Salini, Stefan Berger, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Daniel Caspary, Jens Gieseke, Jan Farský, Hildegard Bentele, Matej Tonin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The provision of long-term LNG terminal services in the EU to entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2026.	The provision of long-term LNG terminal services in the EU to entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2026. Notwithstanding any contractual provision to the contrary, a provider of LNG terminal services who reallocates or resells capacity in compliance with Chapter II of the Regulation shall not incur liability for such actions.

Or. en

Justification

This measure is necessary to achieve the Regulation’s objectives. As noted in Recital (9), long-term capacity bookings by Russian companies at EU LNG terminals risk obstructing alternative imports through capacity hoarding, despite the services ban. Such practices could prolong Russian influence over EU energy markets and repeat past market distortions, as documented in Annex III (§1.5.3) and the Commission staff working document (Section 2).

Amendment 210

Michał Kobosko, Katri Kulmuni

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The provision of long-term LNG terminal services in the EU to entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2026.	The provision of long-term LNG terminal services in the EU to entities established in the Russian Federation, entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation, entities having any financial connections with Russian Federation or entities under control of Russian Federation, shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2026.

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Amendment 211

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The provision of long-term LNG terminal services in the EU to entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2026.	The provision of long-term LNG terminal services in the EU to entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation or under control of Russian companies/natural persons, shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2026.

Or. en

Amendment 212

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028.	Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028. Those long-term LNG terminal service contracts shall be deemed lawfully terminated in accordance with this Regulation. The provider shall not incur liability due to such termination.

Or. en

Justification

The proposed services ban is unlikely to achieve its objective of freeing up European LNG terminal capacity and would instead create a complex legal landscape, exposing stakeholders to protracted and costly disputes, including litigation and arbitration.

Amendment 213

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028.	Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 214

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028.	Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 215

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028.	Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 216

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028.	Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 217

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Jörgen Warborn, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028.	Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 218

Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler, Anna Stürgkh, Ivars Ijabs, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Michał Kobosko, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Svenja Hahn, Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028.	Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 219

Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028.	Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 220

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 17 June 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2028.	Where the provider of long-term LNG terminal services can demonstrate to customs authorities that those services are provided under a contract concluded before 6 May 2025 and not amended thereafter, Article 5 shall apply as of 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 221

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	LNG terminal operators shall ensure that any unused or non-nominated capacity booked by entities established in the Russian Federation or entities controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation under contracts concluded before 17 June 2025, is automatically released and made available to other users no later than 30 days prior to each gas quarter.

Or. en

Amendment 222

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter II a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	II a BAN OF OIL IMPORTS FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
	Article 6bis - Prohibition of oil imports from the Russian Federation
	The import of oil, which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, shall be prohibited as of 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 223

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter III – title

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
III SUBMISSION AND EXCHANGE OF RELEVANT INFORMATION	III SUBMISSION AND EXCHANGE OF RELEVANT INFORMATION ON NATURAL GAS IMPORTS

Or. en

Amendment 224

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – title

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Submission of relevant information by importers	Submission of relevant information by importers of natural gas

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Amendment 225

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities with all relevant information necessary to implement Articles 3 and 4, in particular appropriate evidence to verify whether the natural gas originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	Importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities with all relevant information necessary to implement Articles 3 and 4, in particular appropriate evidence such as independent verification of origin, which may include but not limited to upstream delivery documentation, satellite tracking of LNG tankers to verify whether the natural gas originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

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Amendment 226

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities with all relevant information necessary to implement Articles 3 and 4, in particular appropriate evidence to verify whether the natural gas originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	Importers of natural gas entering to the Union through the interconnection points included in Article 7 (4), and importers of LNG which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation shall provide customs authorities with all relevant information necessary for the application of Article 4 with appropriate evidence to assess whether the conditions set out in that Article are met.

Or. en

Justification

The current wording of the Regulation imposes a blanket reporting obligation on all gas imports into the EU, regardless of origin, which is disproportionate to its stated objective of targeting Russian-origin gas. To ensure legal proportionality and administrative efficiency, the reporting requirements should be narrowly tailored to apply only to imports of gas originating from, or exported directly or indirectly by, Russia.

Amendment 227

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities with all relevant information necessary to implement Articles 3 and 4, in particular appropriate evidence to verify whether the natural gas originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	Importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities with all relevant information necessary to implement Article 3 and 4.

Or. en

Amendment 228

Elena Donazzan, Daniele Polato, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Francesco Ventola

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities with all relevant information necessary to implement Articles 3 and 4, in particular appropriate evidence to verify whether the natural gas originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	Importers of natural gas originating in or exported from the Russian Federation shall provide relevant authorities with all relevant information necessary to implement Articles 3 and 4.

Or. en

Amendment 229

Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities with all relevant information necessary to implement Articles 3 and 4, in particular appropriate evidence to verify whether the natural gas originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	Importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities with all relevant information necessary to implement Articles 3 and 4, in particular appropriate evidence to verify whether the natural gas originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation in order to avoid circumvention.

Or. en

Amendment 230

Andrea Wechsler, Angelika Niebler, Wouter Beke, Christian Ehler, Eva Maydell, Letizia Moratti, Massimiliano Salini, Stefan Berger, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Daniel Caspary, Jens Gieseke, Jan Farský, Hildegard Bentele, Matej Tonin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
For the purposes of application of Article 4, importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities and other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, with appropriate evidence to assess whether the conditions set out in that Article are met.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 231

Elena Donazzan, Daniele Polato, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Francesco Ventola

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
For the purposes of application of Article 4, importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities and other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, with appropriate evidence to assess whether the conditions set out in that Article are met.	For the purposes of application of Article 4, importers of natural gas originating in or exported from the Russian Federation shall provide relevant authorities and other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, with appropriate evidence to assess whether the conditions set out in that Article are met.

Or. en

Amendment 232

Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
For the purposes of application of Article 4, importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities and other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, with appropriate evidence to assess whether the conditions set out in that Article are met.	For the purposes of application of Article 4, importers of natural gas shall provide customs authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, with appropriate evidence to assess whether the conditions set out in that Article are met.

Or. en

Justification

The reference to "and other authorities" has been removed in order to ensure that there is a single authority – the customs authority – clearly designated as responsible for the assessment. This aims to avoid ambiguity, streamline the process, and ensure clarity regarding the primary responsibility for enforcement.

Amendment 233

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall include at least all of the following:	2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 may include the following:

Or. en

Justification

The proposal would mean a significant, unjustified administrative burden for importers and Member State authorities.

Amendment 234

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(e) the producer of the gas and the country of production, and, as appropriate, the country where the gas was further processed;	(e) a certificate of ultimate origin stating the producer of the gas and the country of production, and the country where the gas was further processed;

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Amendment 235

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(f) for LNG imports, the port of first loading;	(f) for LNG imports, the port of first loading, as well as all the evidence needed to prevent flag of convenience and shadow fleets;

Or. en

Amendment 236

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(f) for LNG imports, the port of first loading;	(f) for LNG imports, the place of liquefaction and the port of first loading;

Or. en

Amendment 237

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point h

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(h) any modification of the gas supply contract, indicating content and date of the modification, with the exception of modifications which relate solely to the gas price;	(h) any modification of the gas supply contract, indicating content and date of the modification;

Or. en

Justification

Competent authorities should be provided with information about any modifications of the contract, including the gas prices.

Amendment 238

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.	3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.

Or. en

Justification

Companies remain free to submit full gas supply contracts if they deem it necessary. There is no legal need to mandate submission of entire contracts through the Regulation.

Amendment 239

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.	3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, facilitating the fulfilment of their monitoring duties. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.

Or. en

Justification

According to the principles of the common customs procedure, customs authorities are best suited to enforce the import ban, while the involvement of other relevant authorities will lead to an administratively too complex system.

Amendment 240

Elena Donazzan, Daniele Polato, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Francesco Ventola

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.	3. Relevant authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Relevant authorities may, in particular, require importers of natural gas originating in or exported from the Russian Federation to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case relevant authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.

Or. en

Amendment 241

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.	3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information from any party in the supply chain, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.

Or. en

Amendment 242

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.	3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they shall refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.

Or. en

Amendment 243

Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. Customs authorities or other authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.	3. Customs authorities involved in the monitoring pursuant to Article 9 and 10, may request more detailed information, except price information, if the required information is necessary to assess whether the conditions set out in Article 3 and 4 are fulfilled. Customs authorities may, in particular, require importers to submit the text of certain provisions of the gas supply contract in full or the text of entire gas supply contract, except price information, especially where certain contractual provisions are interrelated, or where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the assessment. In case customs authorities consider that the evidence provided is not conclusive, they may refuse the release for free circulation of the goods.

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 244

Thierry Mariani, Christophe Bay, Pascale Piera, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Raffaele Stancanelli, Paolo Borchia

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	3 a. When providing information pursuant to this Article, undertakings shall not be required to disclose trade secrets or commercially sensitive information, unless appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure confidentiality and the protection of such data. The Commission and competent authorities shall take all necessary measures to preserve the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information and shall not disclose it without the explicit consent of the undertaking concerned.

Or. en

Amendment 245

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	3 a. The burden of proof shall lie with the importer to provide clear, verifiable, and documented evidence that natural gas imports presumed to originate from the Russian Federation actually originate in a different country. In cases where the evidence is inconclusive or suspicious, customs authorities may suspend the release for free circulation.

Or. en

Amendment 246

Rihards Kols, Daniel Obajtek

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	3 a. To ensure consistent enforcement across Member States, customs authorities shall apply uniform criteria for rejecting insufficient documentation, and the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, specify minimum standards and evidence requirements for verifying the origin and point of export of imported natural gas by January 1, 2026.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment ensures consistent and effective enforcement of import restrictions by requiring the application of uniform criteria across Member States.

Amendment 247

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	deleted
(a) Imatra (FI/RU);
(b) Narva (EE/RU);
(c) Värska (EE/RU);
(d) Luhamaa (LV/RU);
(e) Šakiai (LT/RU);
(f) Kotlovka (LT/BY);
(g) Kondratki (PL/BY);
(h) Wysokoje (PL/BY);
(i) Tieterowka (PL/BY);
(j) Kobryń (PL/BY);
(k) Greifswald (DE/RU);
(l) Strandzha 2 (BG)/Malkoclar (TR) – TurkStream
(m) Kiskundorozsma-2 (HU) / Horgos (RS)
(n) Kiskundorozsma (HU/RS)
(o) Kireevo (BG) / Zaychar (RS)
(p) Kalotina (BG)/ Dimitrovgrad (RS)

Or. en

Amendment 248

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	deleted
(a) Imatra (FI/RU);
(b) Narva (EE/RU);
(c) Värska (EE/RU);
(d) Luhamaa (LV/RU);
(e) Šakiai (LT/RU);
(f) Kotlovka (LT/BY);
(g) Kondratki (PL/BY);
(h) Wysokoje (PL/BY);
(i) Tieterowka (PL/BY);
(j) Kobryń (PL/BY);
(k) Greifswald (DE/RU);
(l) Strandzha 2 (BG)/Malkoclar (TR) – TurkStream
(m) Kiskundorozsma-2 (HU) / Horgos (RS)
(n) Kiskundorozsma (HU/RS)
(o) Kireevo (BG) / Zaychar (RS)
(p) Kalotina (BG)/ Dimitrovgrad (RS)

Or. en

Justification

We propose the deletion of the interconnection point list.

Amendment 249

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	4. The following interconnection points shall be relevant for the assessment of Article 7(1):

Or. en

Amendment 250

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 251

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Justification

The autorisation by the Commission to suspend this Regulation would weaken the legal basis and should therefore be deleted.

Amendment 252

Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler, Anna Stürgkh, Ivars Ijabs, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Michał Kobosko, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Svenja Hahn, Dan Barna, Ľubica Karvašová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Justification

The deleted part of the sentence provides excessive opportunities to circumvent the prohibitions. There is no need to route gas imports originating elsewhere through the Russian Federation.

Amendment 253

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Justification

The Russian Federation does not permit any gas transit through its territory. Therefore, we propose deleting these provisions, as they could serve as a backdoor for the de facto import of Russian gas. Moreover, even if contracts between third countries existed to facilitate gas imports into the EU via the Russian Federation, such arrangements would pose a risk to the security of gas supply, as Russia would retain control over the pipelines and could potentially weaponize these energy exports.

Amendment 254

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	4. Natural gas that has physically transited through the territory of the Russian Federation shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, and shall therefore be subject to the prohibition under Article 3.

Or. en

Amendment 255

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous, verifiable, traceable and certified evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 256

Ľubica Karvašová, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Anna Stürgkh, Svenja Hahn, Katri Kulmuni, Dan Barna, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Petras Auštrevičius, Martin Hojsík

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation that has been in transit through the Russian Federation.	4. Natural gas entering to the Union through the following interconnection points shall be presumed to be exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, unless the importer can provide unambiguous evidence to customs authorities that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 257

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(d) Luhamaa (LV/RU);	(d) Luhamaa (EE/RU);

Or. en

Amendment 258

Rihards Kols

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(d) Luhamaa (LV/RU);	(d) Luhamaa (EE/RU);

Or. en

Amendment 259

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point k

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(k) Greifswald (DE/RU);	(k) Greifswald (DE/RU) - Nord Stream 1, Nord Stream 2;

Or. en

Amendment 260

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point k

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(k) Greifswald (DE/RU);	(k) Greifswald (DE/RU) - Nord Stream 1, Nord Stream 2;

Or. en

Amendment 261

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point k a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(k a) Strandzha 1 (BG) - Malkoclar (TR)

Or. en

Justification

The Strandzha 1/Malkoclar interconnection point, with an annual technical capacity of 4 bcm, is not included in the Article 7(4) list. Without origin certification, blended or resold Russian gas could easily re-enter the Union through this route.

Amendment 262

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point p a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(p a) new. Sudzha (Russia) / Sokhranovka (Ukraine)
	new. Strandzha 1 (Türkiye) / Malkoclar (Bulgaria)
	The evidence to be used to demonstrate that gas was not exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation but transited through the Russian Federation shall consist of gas purchase contracts in the country of origin and of gas transport contracts through the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Justification

We consider that any gas transited through Russian territory should be considered as coming from Russia. However, in case this approach does not succeed, it is important to add those two entry points. Besides, it is highly likely that companies will attempt to circumvent the ban by allegedly procuring gas in other countries, while it effectively would be Russian gas. While it is not impossible to procure gas in third countries and transit it through the Russian Federation, the standard of proof must be as high as possible.

Amendment 263

Rihards Kols, Daniel Obajtek

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	4 a. (4a) In addition to paragraph 4, the European Commission shall carry out a risk-based analysis of all cross-border gas interconnection points through which gas is physically imported into the territory of the Union from third countries and LNG terminals with the objective of identifying those for which there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the imported gas is of Russian origin, whether wholly or partially, and establish the list of high-risk gas infrastructure. Gas volumes imported into the Union via the this infrastructure shall not be eligible for inclusion in the calculation of compliance with the gas storage obligations laid down in [Regulation (EU) 2022/1032], unless the importer submit to custom authorities of the Member State where the storage is located, unambiguous evidence that the imported natural gas originates in a country other than the Russian Federation. The criteria underpinning its establishment of the list shall be made publicly available, except for information deemed sensitive for security or commercial reasons, and include but not be limited to:
	(a) the infrastructure has been used at any point since 18 May 2022 for the import of natural gas that originated in, or was exported directly or indirectly from, the Russian Federation.
	(b) the infrastructure is owned, operated or effectively controlled - whether directly or indirectly - by entities established in, or under the control or significant influence of, persons or undertakings linked to the Russian Federation.
	The list of high-risk infrastructure, adopted via implementing act, shall be reviewed and, if necessary, updated at regular intervals, and at least once every twelve months.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment introduces a risk-based approach to identify and monitor cross-border infrastructure potentially used for the import of (relabeled) Russian gas. By excluding gas volumes with uncertain origin from storage compliance calculations, it aims to prevents circumvention of the import prohibition and reinforce transparency.

Amendment 264

Elena Donazzan, Daniele Polato, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Francesco Ventola

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	4a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen, in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the instruments that contribute to developing interconnections in the European market and to diversification, including for the natural gas sector via pipelines and LNG.

Or. it

Amendment 265

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article7a
	Monitoring of Russian gas volumes transiting through third countries
	1. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall continuously monitor the total volumes of natural gas imported, in particular from Türkiye and the Republic of Azerbaijan, regardless of the declared origin, in order to assess potential risks of circumvention of the Union’s import restrictions.
	2. Where there is a significant increase in natural gas imports into the Union from the Türkiye or the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Commission may adopt implementing acts establishing binding maximum volumes for natural gas imports from those countries, irrespective of the declared origin of the gas.
	3. Such measures shall avoid circumvention of the present Regulation through substitution mechanisms or origin masking practices.
	4. The Commission shall publish an annual report on natural gas flows from the third countries referred to in paragraph 1, including an assessment of identified risks of circumvention.

Or. en

Amendment 266

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Article 8	deleted
Submission of relevant information by providers of LNG terminal services
Providers of LNG terminal services to customers established in the Russian Federation or controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation shall provide customs authorities with relevant information for the implementation of Articles 5 and 6.

Or. en

Amendment 267

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Providers of LNG terminal services to customers established in the Russian Federation or controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation shall provide customs authorities with relevant information for the implementation of Articles 5 and 6.	Providers of LNG terminal services to customers established in the Russian Federation or controlled by natural persons or legal entities established in the Russian Federation or controlled by natural persons having capital connections with Russian Federation shall provide customs authorities with relevant information for the implementation of Articles 5 and 6.

Or. en

Amendment 268

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article8a
	Penalties
	Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, which may include revoking of trading licence on energy.

Or. en

Amendment 269

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – title

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Effective monitoring	Effective monitoring and enforcement

Or. en

Amendment 270

Jana Nagyová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.	Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.
	In order to prevent circumvention, customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities shall have the right to request and verify supply chain information and production documentation demonstrating the origin of energy inputs for goods listed in Annex [XY] imported into the Union. Where such documentation is not provided or contains material inaccuracies, import may be refused.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment closes loopholes by including imports of goods made with Russian gas, protecting EU producers in key sectors like fertilizers, chemicals, and agriculture. It strengthens EU independence and self-sufficiency by ensuring efforts to reduce reliance on Russian gas are not undermined by shifting production abroad, safeguarding the EU’s food security, industry, and economic sovereignty.

Amendment 271

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.	Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States or third countries, ACER or the Commission, including through electronic means.
	Member States shall ensure that the customs authorities and other relevant authorities have adequate powers, functional independence and the resources to fulfil the obligations set out in this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 272

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.	Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission. Where the Commission has doubts as to the effectiveness of monitoring, the Commission shall request the needed necessary information from Customs authorities.

Or. en

Amendment 273

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.	Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Anti-Fraud Office and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission. Where the Commission has doubts as to the effectiveness of monitoring, the Commission shall request the needed necessary information from Customs authorities.

Or. en

Amendment 274

Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.	Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission, with specific attention to measures preventing that provisions in this Regulation are circumvented by the Russian "shadow fleet".

Or. en

Amendment 275

Aura Salla

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.	Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission, including by monitoring any maritime transport practices that may obscure the true origin of LNG shipments.

Or. en

Amendment 276

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.	Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission in line with the principle of sincere cooperation enshrined in Article 4(3) of the Treaty on European Union.

Or. en

Amendment 277

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.	Customs authorities, and, where relevant, competent authorities and regulatory authorities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) shall ensure effective monitoring of the provisions in Chapter II, if necessary by making full use of their enforcement powers, and cooperate closely with relevant national authorities, authorities from other Member States, ACER or the Commission.

Or. en

Amendment 278

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1) The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) shall be empowered to carry out ad-hoc inspections and document verifications relating to the origin of natural gas imported into the Union, in accordance with their respective mandates.
	For the purposes of such investigations, Member States shall grant OLAF and EPPO the information referred to in Article 7 paragraph 2 of this Regulation and any otherinformation necessary to determine compliance with this Regulation.
	Where OLAF or EPPO identifies serious indications of non-compliance or fraud, the Member State concerned shall take appropriate corrective measures and inform the Commission without delay.

Or. en

Amendment 279

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Where the Commission has doubts as to the effectiveness of monitoring, the Commission shall request the needed information from customs authorities. Where such doubts are raised by at least two Member States, the Commission shall request the information without undue delay.

Or. en

Amendment 280

Michał Kobosko, Katri Kulmuni

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article9a
	Penalties for Non-Compliance with National Diversification Plans
	Member States may establish penalties for companies that fail to comply with respective Member States’ national gas supply diversification plans.
	The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive and may include fines, restrictions on import volumes, or limitations in access to strategic infrastructure and capacity bookings.

Or. en

Amendment 281

Rihards Kols, Daniel Obajtek

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – title

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Exchange of information	Transparency and Exchange of information

Or. en

Amendment 282

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, ACER and the Commission to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary.	Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, ACER and the Commission to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities, regulatory authorities, competent authorities, ACER and the Commission shall continuously exchange information on any relevant developments concerning the direct or indirect imports of Russian gas, including quantities imported, entry points and contract partners, as well as any significant change in the pattern of trade of Russian gas that can lead to the circumvention of this Regulation. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to ensure effective enforcement in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation and avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary.

Or. en

Amendment 283

Jutta Paulus

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, ACER and the Commission to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary.	Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, ACER and the Commission to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary. Customs authorities shall also make use of relevant information gathered pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1787 ("Methane Regulation"), in particular data related to gas supply chain traceability, to support the detection and prevention of circumvention attempts, including relabelled imports of natural gas originated from Russia.

Or. en

Amendment 284

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, ACER and the Commission to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary.	Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers, or any other relevant information they have in their possession, with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, OLAF, European Public Prosecutor's Office, ACER and the Commission on a monthly basis to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers and other national authorities to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary.

Or. en

Justification

Customs services receive information from their national authorities, and in case this information is relevant, they should share it with their respective counterparts in other Member States.

Amendment 285

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, ACER and the Commission to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary.	Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers, or any other relevant information they have in their possession, with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, OLAF, European Public Prosecutor's Office, ACER and the Commission on a monthly basis to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers and other national authorities to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary

Or. en

Amendment 286

Ľubica Karvašová, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Anna Stürgkh, Svenja Hahn, Katri Kulmuni, Dan Barna, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Petras Auštrevičius, Martin Hojsík

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, ACER and the Commission to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary.	Customs authorities shall exchange the information received from natural gas importers with regulatory authorities, competent authorities, ACER and the Commission to the extent necessary to ensure effective assessment whether the conditions set out in Articles 3 to 6 of this Regulation are fulfilled. Customs authorities from different Member States shall exchange information received from natural gas importers to the extent necessary, and cooperate with each other in order to avoid circumvention. They shall make use of existing tools and databases allowing that relevant information can be effectively exchanged between national authorities in their Member State and authorities in other Member States, or put such tools in place where necessary. They shall also evaluate the impact of diversification of suppliers.

Or. en

Amendment 287

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
By 31 August 2026 and 31 August 2027, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing an overview of contracts on the supply of gas originating in or directly or indirectly exported from Russia, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets.	By 1 April 2026 and 1 April 2027, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing:
	(a) an overview of contracts on the supply of gas originating in or directly or indirectly exported from Russia, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets;
	(b) information on whether the gas consumed in each Member State originates directly or indirectly from Russia;
	(c) an assessment of the impact of diversification on energy markets; and
	(d) an assessment of the exchange of information and co-operation among relevant authorities and provide, where relevant, recommendations for improvement.

Or. en

Amendment 288

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
By 31 August 2026 and 31 August 2027, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing an overview of contracts on the supply of gas originating in or directly or indirectly exported from Russia, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets.	By 1 April 2026 and 1 April 2027, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing:
	(a) an overview of contracts on the supply of gas originating in or directly or indirectly exported from Russia, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets;
	(b) information on whether the gas consumed in each Member State originates directly or indirectly from Russia;
	(c) an assessment of the impact of diversification on energy markets; and
	(d) an assessment of the exchange of information and co-operation among relevant authorities and provide, where relevant, recommendations for improvement.

Or. en

Justification

Russian gas in some Member States is imported not only for internal consumption of Member State but also for the purpose of further selling it in the EU internal market. For the sake of transparency, it is important to measure how much Russian gas is actually consumed in each Member State.

Amendment 289

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
By 31 August 2026 and 31 August 2027, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing an overview of contracts on the supply of gas originating in or directly or indirectly exported from Russia, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets.	By 31 March 2026 and 31 August 2026, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing an overview of contracts on the supply of gas originating in or directly or indirectly exported from Russia, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets.

Or. en

Amendment 290

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
By 31 August 2026 and 31 August 2027, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing an overview of contracts on the supply of gas originating in or directly or indirectly exported from Russia, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets.	By 31 August 2026 and 31 August 2027, and every two years thereafter, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing an overview of contracts on the supply of gas, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets.

Or. en

Amendment 291

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
By 31 August 2026 and 31 August 2027, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing an overview of contracts on the supply of gas originating in or directly or indirectly exported from Russia, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets.	By 31 August 2026 and 31 August 2027, ACER shall, based on the data received under this Regulation and own information, publish a report providing an overview on the supply of gas originating in or directly or indirectly exported from Russia, and assessing the impact of diversification on energy markets.

Or. en

Justification

In our view, in cases when only certain parts of the contracts are available to ACER, it will not be able to carry out a proper assessment.

Amendment 292

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission and ACER shall share relevant information on contracts on the import of Russian gas in their possession with customs authorities where appropriate to facilitate the enforcement of this Regulation.	The Commission and ACER shall share relevant information in their possession with customs authorities where appropriate to facilitate the enforcement of this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 293

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1) information on whether the gas consumed in each Member State originates directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation;

Or. en

Amendment 294

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point 2 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(2) an assessment of the cooperation and the exchange of information amongst relevant authorities, combined with, where relevant, recommendations for improvement;

Or. en

Amendment 295

Rihards Kols, Daniel Obajtek

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	The Commission shall, on basis of information received from customs authorities of the Member States pursuant to Articles 7 and 10, publish on quarterly basis non-confidential and aggregated information, including entry point, volume, and stated origin of all imported gas unto the Union. The Commission shall ensure the information is made publicly accessible in a clear and timely manner.

Or. en

Justification

Objective is to increase transparency and accountability.

Amendment 296

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article10a
	Objective
	In order to strengthen the enforcement of restrictive measures against the import, purchase, or transfer of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products, established by Council Decision (EU) 2022/884 and Council Regulation (EU) 2022/879, and to prevent their circumvention through third countries, additional verification and tariff-based measures shall apply to imports of crude oil, petroleum and certain petrochemical products.

Or. en

Amendment 297

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article10a
	Penalties
	Member States shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Member States shall notify the Commission of those rules, and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment thereto.

Or. en

Amendment 298

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article10a
	Penalties
	Any violation of the prohibitions in this Regulation, including provision of false information, shall be subject to:
	(a) administrative fines of up to 5% of the infringing undertaking’s annual EU turnover;
	(b) temporary or permanent withdrawal of import rights.

Or. en

Amendment 299

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article10b
	Obligations of oil pipeline operators regarding verification of origin
	1. Operators of oil pipelines transporting crude oil into the territory of the Union shall be required to analyse and verify the geographic origin of all oil volumes entering the Union at border entry points.
	2. Pipeline operators shall issue and retain for each shipment or continuous batch:
	(a) Certificate of Origin, specifying the country or countries where the crude oil was extracted;
	(b) details of any intermediate storage, blending, or transfer points;
	(c) the identity of the consignor and any intermediary entities.
	3. Pipeline operators shall submit, on a quarterly basis, the following to the competent national authority of the Member State where the entry point is located:
	(a) a summary report of origin certifications for all imported oil volumes;
	(b) copies of all corresponding Certificates of Origin;
	(c) notification of any discrepancies or suspected falsifications.
	4. Competent authorities of the Member States shall have the right to:
	(a) conduct on-site inspections and audits of pipeline entry points;
	(b) request full documentation relating to the origin of imported oil;
	(c) require corrective measures in cases of non-compliance.
	5. Pipeline operators shall retain all records and origin certifications for a minimum of five (5) years and make them available for inspection upon request.
	6. Failure to comply with the requirements of this Article shall constitute a breach of EU sanctions law and may result in administrative fines in accordance with national implementing legislation, suspension or revocation of operating licenses in serious or repeated cases, referral for criminal investigation where fraud or deliberate evasion is suspected.

Or. en

Amendment 300

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article10c
	Risk-based country assessment
	1. The Commission shall, in coordination with Member States and ACER, conduct a continuous assessment of global oil and petroleum trade patterns to identify third countries that:
	(a) import crude oil or petroleum products of Russian origin; and
	(b) export petroleum or petrochemical products to the Union.
	2. Based on this assessment, the Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, a list of High-Risk Countries reasonably suspected of processing or blending Russian-origin crude oil or feedstocks into export products, including petrochemicals derived from Russian-origin crude oil or feedstocks;
	3. The list shall be reviewed and updated at least every six (6) months, or earlier if warranted by new information.

Or. en

Amendment 301

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 d (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article10d
	Trade measures on imports from high-risk countries
	1. Petroleum and petrochemical products originating in or exported from a High-Risk Country shall be subject to an additional import tariff, as set by the Council acting on a proposal from the Commission;
	2. The additional tariff shall apply to products falling under specific Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes identified by the Commission, including but not limited to products listed in Annex IIa;
	3. The tariff shall remain in force for the duration of a country’s listing as High-Risk and shall reflect the existing price cap for oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 302

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 e (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article10e
	Obligation to provide certificate of crude origin for petroleum and petrochemical products
	1. Importers of petroleum and petrochemical products listed in Annex IIa intending to place such products on the market within the Union shall be required to submit a valid Certificate of Crude Origin for each consignment to competent authorities of a Member State where the petroleum or petrochemical products are placed on the market;
	2. The Certificate of Crude Origin referred to in paragraph 1 shall be issued by independent, accredited entities that are recognized in accordance with implementing acts adopted by the Commission under Article [reference to implementing powers] and should cover entire chain of supply;
	3. Importers shall be responsible for timely submitting the Certificates of Crude Origin to the competent authorities of each Member State where the petroleum or petrochemical products are placed on the market;
	4. The competent authorities shall prepare an annual report summarising the Certificates of Crude Origin collected, the compliance status of importers, and any anomalies or risks identified. The report shall be transmitted to the Commission and ACER by 31 March of each calendar year for the preceding year.
	5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts specifying the format of the Certificate of Crude Origin, the criteria for accreditation of independent certifying entities, and the content and format of the annual reports referred to in paragraph 4.

Or. en

Amendment 303

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter III a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	III a Framework for verifying the origin of crude oil and petroleum and petrochemical products

Or. en

Amendment 304

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies.

Or. en

Amendment 305

Eero Heinäluoma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States which receive imports of gas originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 306

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Jörgen Warborn, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2027, unless the Member State has national legislation in place that already prohibit such import.

Or. en

Justification

There are several Member States that have enshrined in their national legislation a prohibition of import of Russian gas both directly and indirectly and carry out thorough checks. Exemption from establishing diversification plans would prevent unnecessary regulatory burden in line with Union's priorities.

Amendment 307

Rihards Kols, Daniel Obajtek

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States shall establish and implement binding national diversification plans describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.

Or. en

Amendment 308

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, concrete milestones, binding timelines and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 309

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States shall establish a binding diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.

Or. en

Amendment 310

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 311

Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler, Anna Stürgkh, Ivars Ijabs, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Michał Kobosko, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Svenja Hahn, Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Justification

The acceleration of the gas phase-out by one year.

Amendment 312

Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2027.

Or. en

Amendment 313

Thierry Mariani, Christophe Bay, Pascale Piera, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.	1. Member States may establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their gas supplies, to discontinue all imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation within the deadline for the full prohibition of Russian imports on 1 January 2028.

Or. en

Amendment 314

Thierry Mariani, Christophe Bay, Pascale Piera, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The national diversification plan for natural gas shall include all the following:	2. The national diversification plan for natural gas may include all the following:

Or. en

Amendment 315

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) available information on the volume of imports of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation under existing supply contracts, as well as on LNG terminal services contracted by natural or legal persons established in the Russian Federation, where applicable;	(a) available information on the volume and the origin of imports of natural gas and LNG, where applicable;

Or. en

Amendment 316

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(a a) A breakdown of the volumes of natural gas consumed on the national territory of the Member State, which shall include the share of gas originating in or exported directly or indirectly from Russian Federation

Or. en

Justification

Certain countries import way more Russian gas than they consume as part of their imported gas flow to other Member States. For the sake of transparency, it is important to measure how much Russian gas is actually consumed in each Member State.

Amendment 317

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(a b) A breakdown of the volumes of natural gas consumed on the national territory of the Member State, which shall include the share of gas originating in or exported directly or indirectly from Russian Federation;

Or. en

Amendment 318

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to replace natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes. Such measures may notably include the use of the Aggregate EU Platform pursuant to Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2024/718, support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, identifying alternatives to natural gas imports via electrification, energy efficiency measures, boosting the production of biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures;	(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to phase-out natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, concrete milestones and binding timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes. Such measures shall prioritise support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, and identifying alternatives to natural gas imports based on electrification, energy efficiency measures, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures. The measures developed under the national diversification plans for natural gas shall moreover take into account the gas demand reduction envisioned in the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and be aligned with the gas demand reduction projections from the implementation of recent Union policies (REPowerEU Plan, Climate law, Fit-for-55 Package);

Or. en

Amendment 319

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to replace natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes. Such measures may notably include the use of the Aggregate EU Platform pursuant to Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2024/718, support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, identifying alternatives to natural gas imports via electrification, energy efficiency measures, boosting the production of biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures;	(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to replace natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes, including the possibility of creating gas or LPG reserves in the short and medium term to pre-empt possible supply stoppages. Such measures may notably include the use of the Aggregate EU Platform pursuant to Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2024/718, support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, identifying alternatives to natural gas imports via electrification, energy efficiency measures, boosting the production of biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures;

Or. ro

Amendment 320

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to replace natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes. Such measures may notably include the use of the Aggregate EU Platform pursuant to Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2024/718, support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, identifying alternatives to natural gas imports via electrification, energy efficiency measures, boosting the production of biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures;	(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to replace natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes. Such measures may notably include the use of the Aggregate EU Platform pursuant to Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2024/718, support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, identifying alternatives to natural gas imports via electrification, energy efficiency measures, boosting the production of biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures as well as demand-response, measures reducing protected customers' dependency on/exposure to gas, public awareness campaigns ;

Or. en

Amendment 321

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to replace natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes. Such measures may notably include the use of the Aggregate EU Platform pursuant to Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2024/718, support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, identifying alternatives to natural gas imports via electrification, energy efficiency measures, boosting the production of biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures;	(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to replace natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes. Such measures may notably include the use of the Aggregate EU Platform pursuant to Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2024/718, support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, identifying alternatives to natural gas imports via electrification, energy sufficiency, energy efficiency measures, boosting the production of biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures;

Or. en

Amendment 322

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to replace natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes. Such measures may notably include the use of the Aggregate EU Platform pursuant to Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2024/718, support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, identifying alternatives to natural gas imports via electrification, energy efficiency measures, boosting the production of biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures;	(b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to diversify the origin of natural gas or and to replace it with renewable energy and energy efficiency measures, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation and, insofar as available, envisaged options for alternative supplies and supply routes. Such measures may notably include the use of the Aggregate EU Platform pursuant to Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2024/718, support measures for diversification efforts of energy companies, cooperation in regional groups such as the CESEC High-Level Group, identifying alternatives to natural gas imports via electrification, energy efficiency measures, boosting the production of biogas, biomethane and clean hydrogen, renewable energy deployment or voluntary demand reduction measures;

Or. en

Amendment 323

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) identification of any potential technical, contractual or regulatory barriers to replace natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, and options to overcome those barriers.	(c) identification of any potential technical, contractual or regulatory barriers to replace natural gas in order to achieve the goal of diversify imports or to reduce the need of gas imports as a result of a higher uptake of energy efficiency or renewable energy, and options to overcome those barriers.

Or. en

Amendment 324

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c a) indicators on the sectors with the largest dependency on natural gas as well as an analysis of their capacity to diversify away from the dependency, including the need for public intervention to alter adjoint infrastructure or to make other alterations in order for sectors to be able to diversify.

Or. en

Amendment 325

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c a) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to ensure full transparency, traceability of natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including measures on verification of possible re-labelled imports;

Or. en

Amendment 326

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c b) a breakdown of the volumes of natural gas consumed on the national territory of the Member State, according to their certified ultimate origin, which shall include the share of gas originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 327

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c c) a description of the procedures in place to ensure that gas traded on spot markets is traceable to its certified ultimate origin, including requirements for market participants to declare the origin of traded gas that originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 328

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 3

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. By 1 March 2026, Member States shall notify the Commission of their national diversification plans using the template set out in Annex I.	3. By 1 July 2026, Member States shall notify the Commission of their national diversification plans using the template set out in Annex I.

Or. en

Justification

Given the expected date of the Regulation's entry into force, and the fact that the preparation of these plans would require a significant effort from several Member States we recommend to extend the deadline until 1 July 2026.

Amendment 329

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	3 a. In reference to paragraph 2 point a), importers shall report to the competent authorities of the Member States the origin and quantities of imported gas. The relevant authorities shall verify the accuracy of the submitted information, and importers shall fully cooperate with the authorities during this verification process. In justified cases, the European Commission may carry out additional verifications to ensure the quality and consistency of the data.

Or. en

Amendment 330

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. The Commission shall facilitate the preparation and implementation of the national diversification plans for natural gas where appropriate. Member States shall report regularly to the Gas Coordination Group established by Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on the progress achieved with the preparation, adoption and implementation of those plans. On the basis of the national diversification plans, the Commission shall assess the implementation of the phase out of Russian gas and report it to the Gas Coordination Group, as per Article 13 of this Regulation.	4. The Commission shall facilitate the preparation and implementation of the national diversification plans for natural gas where appropriate. Member States shall report regularly to the Gas Coordination Group established by Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on the progress achieved with the preparation, adoption and implementation of those plans. On the basis of the national diversification plans, the Commission shall assess the implementation of the measures in this Regulation to the Gas Coordination Group, as per Article 13 of this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 331

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. The Commission shall facilitate the preparation and implementation of the national diversification plans for natural gas where appropriate. Member States shall report regularly to the Gas Coordination Group established by Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on the progress achieved with the preparation, adoption and implementation of those plans. On the basis of the national diversification plans, the Commission shall assess the implementation of the phase out of Russian gas and report it to the Gas Coordination Group, as per Article 13 of this Regulation.	4. The Commission shall facilitate the preparation and implementation of the national diversification plans for natural gas. Member States shall report regularly to the Gas Coordination Group established by Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on the progress achieved with the preparation, adoption and implementation of those plans. On the basis of the national diversification plans, the Commission shall assess the implementation of the phase out of Russian gas and report it to the Gas Coordination Group, as per Article 13 of this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 332

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	4 a. Where the national diversification plan for gas identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian gas by 1 January 2027 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a binding decision, after having assessed the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. The Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s decision.

Or. en

Justification

The regulation should ensure that national plans are enforceable commitments. The European Commission must be equipped with stronger tools to hold Member States accountable for implementing their national plans.

Amendment 333

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	4 a. Where the national diversification plan for natural gas identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian natural gas by 1 January 2027 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue decision, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following this decision, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months accordingly.

Or. en

Amendment 334

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	1. Member States shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies to discontinue, by 1 January 2040, imports of oil.

Or. en

Amendment 335

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, including refined oil products derived from Russian-origin crude, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Justification

It is also imperative to close loopholes that allow the indirect import of Russian oil in the form of refined products, such as gasoline, via third countries. For example, India has emerged as a major exporter of refined oil products to the European Union, largely due to a significant increase in its imports of discounted Russian crude for processing in Indian refineries.

Amendment 336

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, including refined oil products derived from Russian-origin crude, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 337

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Jörgen Warborn, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	1. Where Member States receive imports of oil, including oil derivatives and refined oil products, originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2027, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 338

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2027, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 339

Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler, Anna Stürgkh, Ivars Ijabs, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Michał Kobosko, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Svenja Hahn, Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2027, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Justification

The acceleration of the gas phase-out by one year.

Amendment 340

Thierry Mariani, Christophe Bay, Pascale Piera, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Enikő Győri, András Gyürk

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they may establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 341

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to discontinue, by 1 January 2028, imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.	1. Where Member States receive imports of oil originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian federation, they shall establish a diversification plan describing measures, milestones and potential barriers to diversify their oil supplies, to progressively discontinue imports of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Justification

The REPowerEU Plan highlighted that a termination of supply from the Druzhba pipeline would increase pressure on alternative pipeline infrastructure, which is not equipped to handle such additional demand. Since 2022, no substantial investments have been made in these alternative infrastructures to make them substitutes for the Druzhba pipeline.

We believe the utilization of the consultation and information mechanism in the draft Regulation is of utmost importance for a feasible decision. Therefore, this Regulation should not impose a fixed deadline for crude oil supplies.

Amendment 342

Thierry Mariani, Christophe Bay, Pascale Piera, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The national diversification plan for oil shall include all the following:	2. The national diversification plan for oil may include all the following:

Or. en

Amendment 343

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) available information on the volume of direct or indirect imports of oil imports from Russia under existing supply contracts;	(a) available information on the volume of direct or indirect imports of oil imports from Russia, including refined oil products derived from Russian-origin crude, under existing supply contracts;

Or. en

Amendment 344

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) available information on the volume of direct or indirect imports of oil imports from Russia under existing supply contracts;	(a) available information on the volume of direct or indirect imports of oil imports from Russia, including refined oil products derived from Russian-origin crude, under existing supply contracts;

Or. en

Amendment 345

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) available information on the volume of direct or indirect imports of oil imports from Russia under existing supply contracts;	(a) available information on the volume of direct or indirect imports of oil, oil derivatives and refined oil products imports from Russia under existing supply contracts;

Or. en

Amendment 346

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) available information on the volume of direct or indirect imports of oil imports from Russia under existing supply contracts;	(a) available information on the volume and origin of oil imports under existing supply contracts;

Or. en

Amendment 347

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) measures planned at national level to replace oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation, and options for alternative supplies and supply routes;	(b) measures planned at national level to replace oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation, and options for alternative supplies and supply routes, including substitution of oil and refined oil products with renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency/demand reduction measures and imports via electrification;

Or. en

Amendment 348

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) measures planned at national level to replace oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation, and options for alternative supplies and supply routes;	(b) measures planned at national level to replace oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation, and options for alternative supplies and supply routes, including substitution of oil and refined oil products with renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency/demand reduction measures and imports via electrification;

Or. en

Amendment 349

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) measures planned at national level to replace oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation, and options for alternative supplies and supply routes;	(b) measures planned at national level to diversify imports through alternative supplies and supply routes, as well measures to replace oil with renewable energy and energy efficiency measures, including the quantities expected to be phased out, milestones and timeline of implementation;

Or. en

Amendment 350

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(b a) measures planned or carried out at national level to replace oil by monitoring and controlling the quantities of oil imported by vessels involved in the circumvention of restrictive measures, including measures consisting in sceening of ships, monitoring whether ships possess the required insurance, can account for the content and origin of their cargo, and provide the required labour-related documentation of the crew staff.

Or. en

Amendment 351

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) potential technical or regulatory barriers to replace oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, and options to overcome those barriers.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 352

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c a) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level to ensure full transparency, traceability of oil which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation, including measures on verification of possible re-labelled imports;

Or. en

Amendment 353

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c a) where introduced by the Member State concerned, measures taken in order to prevent the Russia’ shadow fleets from entering their territorial waters or using their ports.

Or. en

Amendment 354

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c b) a clear description of measures in place and planned at national level for implementation of framework for verifying the origin of oil, petroleum and petrochemical products.

Or. en

Amendment 355

Thierry Mariani, Christophe Bay, Pascale Piera, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Enikő Győri, András Gyürk

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. By 1 March 2026, Member States shall notify the Commission of their national diversification plans in accordance with / using the template set out in Annex II.	3. Member States may notify the Commission of their national diversification plans in accordance with / using the template set out in Annex II by 1 March 2026.

Or. en

Amendment 356

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. The Commission shall facilitate the preparation and implementation of the national diversification plans for oil where appropriate. Member States shall report regularly to the Oil Coordination Group established by Article 17 of Council Directive 2009/119/EC18 on the progress achieved with the preparation, adoption and implementation of those national diversification plans.	4. The Commission shall facilitate the preparation and implementation of the national diversification plans for oil where appropriate, assisting Member States in overcoming barriers referred in paragraph 2, point (c). Member States shall report regularly to the Oil Coordination Group established by Article 17 of Council Directive 2009/119/EC18 on the progress achieved with the preparation, adoption and implementation of those national diversification plans.
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18 Council Directive 2009/119/EC of 14 September 2009 imposing an obligation on Member States to maintain minimum stocks of crude oil and/or petroleum products (OJ L 265, 9.10.2009, p. 9, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/119/oj).	18 Council Directive 2009/119/EC of 14 September 2009 imposing an obligation on Member States to maintain minimum stocks of crude oil and/or petroleum products (OJ L 265, 9.10.2009, p. 9, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/119/oj).

Or. en

Justification

The Commission's role in facilitating the implementation of national diversification plans can only be effective if the Regulation clearly sets out the measures through which the Commission should act. This is particularly important given that replacing Russian oil imports and overcoming the related barriers requires close cooperation between the Member States concerned, as well as the mobilisation of EU funds to support the necessary investments. Clear rules are therefore essential to ensure that the Commission can fulfil this role in an effective and coordinated manner.

Amendment 357

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. The Commission shall facilitate the preparation and implementation of the national diversification plans for oil where appropriate. Member States shall report regularly to the Oil Coordination Group established by Article 17 of Council Directive 2009/119/EC18 on the progress achieved with the preparation, adoption and implementation of those national diversification plans.	4. The Commission shall facilitate the preparation and implementation of the national diversification plans for oil by assisting Member States to overcome the barriers listed in paragraph 2, point (c) Member States shall report regularly to the Oil Coordination Group established by Article 17 of Council Directive 2009/119/EC18 on the progress achieved with the preparation, adoption and implementation of those national diversification plans.
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18 Council Directive 2009/119/EC of 14 September 2009 imposing an obligation on Member States to maintain minimum stocks of crude oil and/or petroleum products (OJ L 265, 9.10.2009, p. 9, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/119/oj).	18 Council Directive 2009/119/EC of 14 September 2009 imposing an obligation on Member States to maintain minimum stocks of crude oil and/or petroleum products (OJ L 265, 9.10.2009, p. 9, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/119/oj).

Or. en

Justification

The Commission’s role in facilitating the implementation of national diversification plans can only be effective if the Regulation clearly defines the means by which the Commission should act. This is particularly important given that replacing Russian oil imports and overcoming related barriers require close cooperation among the Member States concerned. Clear provisions are therefore essential to ensure that the Commission can fulfil this role effectively and in a coordinated manner.

Amendment 358

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2028 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a recommendation, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that recommendation, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.	5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2027 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a decision, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that decision, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months accordingly.

Or. en

Amendment 359

Katri Kulmuni, Christophe Grudler, Anna Stürgkh, Ivars Ijabs, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Michał Kobosko, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Svenja Hahn, Dan Barna

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2028 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a recommendation, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that recommendation, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.	5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2027 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a recommendation, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that recommendation, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.

Or. en

Amendment 360

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 5

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2028 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a recommendation, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that recommendation, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.	5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of progressively phasing out Russian oil may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a recommendation, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that recommendation, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.

Or. en

Amendment 361

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2028 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a recommendation, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that recommendation, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.	5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2028 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a binding decision, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. The Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.

Or. en

Amendment 362

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2028 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a recommendation, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that recommendation, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.	5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out oil by 1 January 2040 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a recommendation, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that recommendation, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.

Or. en

Amendment 363

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Jörgen Warborn, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2028 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a recommendation, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that recommendation, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation.	5. Where the national diversification plan for oil identifies a risk that the objective of phasing out Russian oil by 1 January 2027 may not be achieved, the Commission may issue a binding decision, after assessing the plan, to the respective Member State on how to achieve the phase out in a timely manner. Following that decision, the Member State shall update its diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s decision.

Or. en

Amendment 364

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	5 a. Where a Member State is unable to implement certain provisions of its national diversification plan within the planned timeframe, due to difficulties outside its remit and competences, it may notify the Commission about a temporary suspension of the implementation of its national diversification plan, provided that the identified difficulties could pose a serious threat to the security of supply of one or more Member States. This suspension is strictly limited to addressing those difficulties.

Or. en

Justification

The feasibility of the objectives set out in the Regulation depends on a range of external factors over which a Member State concerned has no direct control. Therefore, if one or more Member States are unable to adequately prepare for the phase-out of Russian crude oil imports due to such external circumstances, they would face a direct threat to the security of supply. In these exceptional cases, it is necessary to allow the Member State to suspend the implementation of its national diversification plan until the resolution of these difficulties.

Amendment 365

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Article 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) in Article 2, the following points (32) and (33) are added:	deleted
‘(33) ‘take-or-pay provision’ means a contractual provision which obliges the buyer to either take delivery of, or alternatively pay for a specified minimum quantity of gas within a given period, regardless of whether the gas is actually received;
(34) deliver-or-pay provisions’ means a contractual provision which obliges the seller to pay a contractual fine in case of non-delivery of gas.;’

Or. en

Justification

The proposed amendments are not essential for the implementation of the Regulation. Furthermore we consider the level of detail requested via these amendments is not in line with the principle of subsidiarity and can potentially be achieved through other means, such as exchange of information with customs authorities.

Amendment 366

Andrea Wechsler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation 2017/1938

Article 14 (6)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) Article 14(6) is amended as follows:	deleted
(a) in the first subparagraph, the following point (c) is added:
‘(c) to the Commission and to the concerned competent authority the following information relating to supply contracts for natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation:
(i) the information referred to in Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) XX/2025 - this Regulation;
(ii) information on quantities to be supplied and taken, including possible flexibilities under take-or-pay provisions or deliver-or-pay provisions;
(iii) delivery schedules (LNG) or nominations (pipeline gas);
(iv) possible contractual flexibilities concerning the annual contracted quantities, including make-up quantities;
(v) conditions for the suspension or termination of gas deliveries, including force majeure provisions;
(vi) information on which law is governing the contract and which arbitration mechanism is chosen;
(vii) key elements of other commercial agreements that are relevant for the execution of the gas supply contract, excluding price information.;’
‘The information referred to in point (c) shall be provided for each contract in a disaggregated format, including the full relevant text parts, excluding price information, notably where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the security of supply assessment or where certain contractual provisions are interrelated.
Providers of LNG terminal services shall provide the Commission with information concerning services booked by customers from the Russian Federation,’ customers controlled by undertakings from the Russian Federation, including contracted services, affected quantities and contract duration.;’

Or. en

Justification

The draft Regulation’s Article 10 already establishes a framework for information sharing between national authorities and the European Commission. In this context, Article 13(2) introduces overlapping reporting obligations without a clear rationale. It is therefore recommended that this provision be removed to avoid unnecessary duplication. National authorities and the European Commission already possess robust legal tools for collecting and exchanging information on gas supply contracts, particularly for assessing the security of supply in crisis or emergency scenarios. These powers are explicitly provided under Article 14(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938.

Amendment 367

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 2

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Article 14(6)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) Article 14(6) is amended as follows:	deleted
(a) in the first subparagraph, the following point (c) is added:
‘(c) to the Commission and to the concerned competent authority the following information relating to supply contracts for natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation:
(i) the information referred to in Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) XX/2025 - this Regulation;
(ii) information on quantities to be supplied and taken, including possible flexibilities under take-or-pay provisions or deliver-or-pay provisions;
(iii) delivery schedules (LNG) or nominations (pipeline gas);
(iv) possible contractual flexibilities concerning the annual contracted quantities, including make-up quantities;
(v) conditions for the suspension or termination of gas deliveries, including force majeure provisions;
(vi) information on which law is governing the contract and which arbitration mechanism is chosen;
(vii) key elements of other commercial agreements that are relevant for the execution of the gas supply contract, excluding price information.;’
‘The information referred to in point (c) shall be provided for each contract in a disaggregated format, including the full relevant text parts, excluding price information, notably where the full knowledge of the formulation of the contractual provisions is crucial for the security of supply assessment or where certain contractual provisions are interrelated.
Providers of LNG terminal services shall provide the Commission with information concerning services booked by customers from the Russian Federation,’ customers controlled by undertakings from the Russian Federation, including contracted services, affected quantities and contract duration.;’

Or. en

Justification

Amendment 368

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Article 14 (6) (a)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) to the Commission and to the concerned competent authority the following information relating to supply contracts for natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation:	(c) to the Commission and to the concerned competent authority the following information relating to supply contracts for natural gas:

Or. en

Amendment 369

Elena Donazzan, Daniele Polato, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Torselli, Francesco Ventola

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

Article 13 – paragraph 2

I 2025/0180(COD) COM(2025)0828

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) to the Commission and to the concerned competent authority the following information relating to supply contracts for natural gas which originates in or is exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation:	(c) to the Commission and to the concerned competent authority the following information relating to supply contracts for natural gas which originates in or is exported from the Russian Federation, as provided for under Article 7(2) of this Regulation:
	(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Or. en

(I 2025/0180(COD)COM(2025)0828)

Justification

This amendment ensures consistency with the other amendments clarifying that the information obligations apply specifically to importers of natural gas originating in or exported from the Russian Federation, as set out in Article 7(2). It reinforces the targeted scope of the reporting obligations, avoids redundant or overly broad interpretations, and keeps the framework coherent and proportionate.

Amendment 370

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a

EU 2017/1938

Article 14 (6)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(iii) delivery schedules (LNG) or nominations (pipeline gas);	deleted

Or. en

Justification

Accordingly, and in line with the principle of proportionality, Article 13 of the proposed amendments to Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 should be revised to remove the requirement to report “iii) delivery schedules (LNG) or nominations (pipeline gas),” as this information may not accurately reflect actual imports and imposes administrative burdens.

Amendment 371

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

Article 17

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall carry a continuous monitoring of an exposure of the Union’s energy system to Russian gas supplies, notably on the basis of information notified to competent authorities pursuant to Article 14(6), point (c).	The Commission shall carry a continuous monitoring of an exposure of the Union’s energy system to Russian gas supplies, also via third countries, notably on the basis of information notified to competent authorities pursuant to Article 14(6), point (c).

Or. en

Amendment 372

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

In article 17, second paragraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Where relevant, the report referred to in the fourth paragraph may be accompanied by a Commission recommendation which identifies possible actions and measures to ensure secure supply diversification and a timely phase out of Russian gas.	Where relevant, the report referred to in the fourth paragraph may be accompanied by a Commission decision which identifies possible actions and measures to ensure secure supply diversification and a timely phase out of Russian gas.

Or. en

Amendment 373

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Giorgio Gori, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Regulation (EU) 2017/1938

In article 17, second paragraph

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Member States concerned shall update their national diversification plan within three months, taking into consideration the Commission’s recommendation..	The Member States concerned shall update their national diversification plan within three months, following the Commission’s decision.

Or. en

Amendment 374

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. All information exchanged between the relevant authorities under this Regulation that concerns business or operational conditions, and other economic or personal affairs shall be considered confidential and shall be subject to the requirements of professional secrecy, except where the competent authority states at the time of communication that such information may be disclosed or where such disclosure is necessary for legal proceedings.	4. All information exchanged between the relevant authorities under this Regulation that concerns business or operational conditions, including the terms and conditions of individual contracts in the national diversification plans and other economic or personal affairs shall be considered confidential and shall be subject to the requirements of professional secrecy, except where the competent authority states at the time of communication that such information may be disclosed or where such disclosure is necessary for legal proceedings.

Or. en

Justification

We believe that Article 13 and Article 14 do not clearly specify which information related to the national gas and oil diversification plans should be withheld from public disclosure. Our amendment addresses this issue.

Amendment 375

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. All information exchanged between the relevant authorities under this Regulation that concerns business or operational conditions, and other economic or personal affairs shall be considered confidential and shall be subject to the requirements of professional secrecy, except where the competent authority states at the time of communication that such information may be disclosed or where such disclosure is necessary for legal proceedings.	4. All information exchanged between the relevant authorities under this Regulation that concerns business or operational conditions, including the terms and conditions of individual agreements in national diversification plans, and other economic or personal affairs shall be considered confidential and shall be subject to the requirements of professional secrecy, except where the competent authority states at the time of communication that such information may be disclosed or where such disclosure is necessary for legal proceedings.

Or. en

Amendment 376

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article14a
	Ukraine energy solidarity fund
	1. As of October 1 2026, Member States still importing Russian Gas are required to allocate the same amount as the value of imports to the Ukraine Energy Solidarity Fund (UESF). The fund is to be monitored by The Commission and serves the purpose of strengthening civilian energy infrastructure in Ukraine in accordance with the following criteria.
	2. UESF can allocate resources to secure the soundness of the Ukrainian electricity grid in terms of physical infrastructure both long-term and short-term.
	3. UESF can be used to allocate emergency resources to energy infrastructure directly affected by attacks from the Russian Federation or one of its proxies.
	4. UESF may be used to securing the safe-keep of dangerous or harmful goods related to energy infrastructure that has been harmed during the war. Particular attention is to be focused on the nuclear related infrastructure and the safe-keep thereof.
	The UESF shall, in addition, use a "green first"-approach, meaning that it should seek to allocate funds in such a way that climate benefit is prioritised.

Or. en

Amendment 377

Tomas Tobé, Jörgen Warborn

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Article 15	deleted
Monitoring and review
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.

Or. en

Amendment 378

Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, Francisco Assis, Bruno Tobback, Annalisa Corrado, Nicolás González Casares, Raphaël Glucksmann, Eero Heinäluoma, Lina Gálvez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Article 15	deleted
Monitoring and review
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.

Or. en

Amendment 379

Ville Niinistö

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Article 15	deleted
Monitoring and review
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.

Or. en

Justification

It is critical that the regulation remains robust and is not weakened by exemptions. The regulation’s goal—to eliminate reliance on an untrustworthy trade partner for the sake of supply security—must not be compromised. Article 15, which allows the Commission to temporarily restrict the regulation’s application, should be removed, as it introduces uncertainty and undermines the overall objective.

Amendment 380

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – title

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Monitoring and review	Monitoring

Or. en

Amendment 381

Inese Vaidere, Jörgen Warborn, Paulius Saudargas, Mika Aaltola, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – title

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Monitoring and review	Monitoring

Or. en

Amendment 382

Markéta Gregorová

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 383

Monika Beňová, Judita Laššáková, Erik Kaliňák, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Branislav Ondruš, Ľuboš Blaha

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. A 'market correction event' shall be deemed to have occurred where, for a continuous period of at least three trading days, the gas price benchmark on the Title Transfer Facility (TTF) exceeds a threshold of 80 EUR/MWh. Within 24 hours of such an event, the Commission shall issue a notification. Upon issuing this notification, the Commission shall, within five working days, authorize one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. Granted that Member States request a suspension within 15 days to the notification. This suspension may include specific conditions designed to ensure that it is strictly limited to addressing and mitigating the identified threat and stabilizing market conditions. These conditions may include mandatory reporting requirements and regular reviews by the Commission. The temporary suspension shall be lifted when the gas price benchmark remains below 60 EUR/MWh for three consecutive trading days, unless the Commission decides otherwise to protect security of supply or market stability.

Or. en

Justification

The threshold has been set at 80 EUR/MWh to ensure a swift and robust intervention by the Commission, reflecting past experiences where higher price caps, such as the previously established 180 EUR/MWh under were deemed excessively high and never activated, leaving EU industries vulnerable. A lower threshold is imperative to protect European industries from detrimental price spikes, ensuring their global competitiveness in line with recent EU strategic initiatives such as the Green Deal Industrial Plan and the Net-Zero Industry Act. This approach aligns with the EU’s broader policy objectives to maintain economic resilience and industry competitiveness, securing stability and sustainability in energy markets.

Amendment 384

Ľubica Karvašová, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Anna Stürgkh, Svenja Hahn, Katri Kulmuni, Dan Barna, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Petras Auštrevičius

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 385

Katri Kulmuni, Anna Stürgkh, Ivars Ijabs, João Cotrim De Figueiredo, Michał Kobosko, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Svenja Hahn, Dan Barna, Ľubica Karvašová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 386

Inese Vaidere, Jörgen Warborn, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Jüri Ratas, Mika Aaltola, Paulius Saudargas

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 387

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Justification

The authorization by the Commission to suspend Chapter 2 of this Regulation might weaken the application of force majeure and should therefore be deleted.

Amendment 388

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation.

Or. en

Amendment 389

Jutta Paulus

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	By one year after the adoption of this Regulation, the Commission shall propose measures, including, if necessary, through a legislative proposal, for the complete and permanent decommissioning of all existing gas pipelines directly connecting the European Union with the Russian Federation, including the Nord Stream pipelines, in order to avoid weaponisation of energy in the future as well as environmental and safety risks.

Or. en

Amendment 390

Thierry Mariani, Christophe Bay, Pascale Piera, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. It shall also carry out, in the context of the national diversification plans, a detailed impact assessments in each Member State to evaluate the economic, social, and energy security consequences of the implementation of this Regulation. These assessments shall be updated regularly and made publicly available. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Member State(s) concerned may, upon notifying the Commission, decide to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part.

Or. en

Amendment 391

Aura Salla

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation, including any evolution in the use of opaque maritime transport practices such as so-called dark or shadow fleets that could be employed to supply liquefied natural gas to the Union. In the case of sudden and significant developments seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.

Or. en

Amendment 392

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Member State(s) concerned may, upon notifying the Commission, decide to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The affected Member States may also diverge from their national diversification plans in these cases. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.

Or. en

Amendment 393

Rihards Kols, Daniel Obajtek

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of unforeseeable, exceptional emergency, that threatens the immediate security of supply in s one or more Member States, and for which no viable alternative or readily available remedy exists, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation for a limited period of time, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.

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Justification

This revision refines conditions under which a temporary suspension can be granted, to avoid misuse while preserving the necessary flexibility to respond to a genuine supply crisis.

Amendment 394

Hanna Gedin

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation including those constituted by Russia's shadow fleets. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission must coordinate efforts to secure supply and protect vulnerable households and sectors.

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Amendment 395

Dario Tamburrano, Danilo Della Valle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.	The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from third countries. In the case of sudden and significant developments, seriously threatening the security of supply of one or more Member States, the Commission may authorise one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part. The Commission decision may contain certain conditions, in particular, to ensure that any suspension is strictly limited to addressing the threat.

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Amendment 396

Monika Beňová, Judita Laššáková, Erik Kaliňák, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Branislav Ondruš, Ľuboš Blaha

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	1. The Commission shall continuously monitor the development of the Union’s energy market, notably with respect to potential gas supply dependencies or other security of supply risks in relation to energy imports from the Russian Federation.
	2. A 'market alert event' shall be deemed to have occurred where, for a continuous period of at least three trading days, the gas price benchmark on the Title Transfer Facility (TTF) exceeds 50 EUR/MWh. Within 24 hours of such an event, the Commission shall:
	(a) launch a structured stakeholder consultation involving representatives of energy-intensive and strategic industries, Member State authorities, and social partners;
	(b) within 20 working days publish an impact assessment evaluating the implications for industrial competitiveness, energy security and cost of living for Union citizens;
	(c) inform the High-Level Energy Platform and activate enhanced transparency and early-warning tools, including the publication of a monitoring dashboard.
	3. A 'market correction event' shall be deemed to have occurred where, for a continuous period of at least three trading days, the gas price benchmark on the Title Transfer Facility (TTF) exceeds 80 EUR/MWh. Within 24 hours of such an event, the Commission shall issue a notification. Upon issuing this notification, the Commission shall, within fifteen working days:
	(a) upon request authorize one or more Member States to temporarily suspend the application of Chapter Two of this Regulation, in whole or in part;
	(b) determine whether coordinated action is necessary at Union level, including strategic reserve drawdown, collective gas purchasing, or demand-side measures or any other measure designed to reduce energy costs;
	(c) specify the duration, scope, and conditions of the suspension, which may include mandatory reporting requirements, regular reviews by the Commission.
	4. The temporary suspension referred to in paragraph 3 may be lifted when the TTF benchmark remains below 60 EUR/MWh for three consecutive trading days, unless the Commission decides otherwise to protect security of supply or market stability.
	5.. Where prices exceed 65 EUR/MWh for three consecutive trading days but remain below 80 EUR/MWh, the Commission shall issue a technical opinion assessing the potential need for pre-emptive flexibility measures; including suspension of the chapter 2 of this regulation.

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Justification

The introduction of a tiered mechanism based on specific TTF price thresholds ensures early detection and timely response to emerging energy price instability, in line with the principles of proportionality and effectiveness enshrined in EU law. Drawing on lessons from the energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine, the revised approach allows the Commission to calibrate responses based on evolving market conditions, thus avoiding both under- and overreaction.The initial market alert threshold at 50 EUR/MWh reflects recent price norms and enables preventive action, ensuring stakeholder input and safeguarding transparency. The market correction trigger at 80 EUR/MWh is supported by historical data showing this level has significant economic impact while still falling short of full blown crisis. These thresholds are legally justifiable under Article 122 TFEU as measured responses to serious supply threats.Critically, this framework ensures coherence with broader EU policy objectives, including industrial competitiveness, energy affordability, and resilience. It aligns with the Green Deal Industrial Plan and Net-Zero Industry Act by creating conditions in which strategic industries can operate without exposure to price volatility that undermines investment certainty and economic sovereignty.

Amendment 397

András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Barbara Bonte, András László, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Judita Laššáková

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Proposal for a regulation

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	No later than one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of its implementation. This review shall assess the impact of the adopted measures on energy security, energy prices and competitiveness of the EU. It shall also analyse whether the objectives, instruments, and restrictions in the Regulation, including the measures targeting the phase-out of fossil fuel imports from the Russian Federation, remain justified, proportionate, and aligned with the Union’s medium and long term strategic interests, including their effect on the prices of natural gas in the EU. Based on the findings of the review, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council, which may be accompanied, where appropriate, by a proposal to amend or repeal the relevant provisions of this Regulation.

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Amendment 398

Lukas Sieper

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that the technical infrastructure and digital systems used for the implementation of this Regulation, including those supporting customs cooperation, monitoring of import flows, traceability of the origin of natural gas and exchange of relevant information, are secure, resilient and based on trusted technologies. To that end, the Commission and the Member States shall endeavour to prioritise, where appropriate, the use of technological solutions developed, hosted or operated within the Union or by trusted international partners, in full compliance with applicable Union law on cybersecurity, data protection and the protection of confidential business information.

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Amendment 399

Thierry Mariani, Christophe Bay, Pascale Piera, Aleksandar Nikolic, Julie Rechagneux, Enikő Győri, András Gyürk, Raffaele Stancanelli, Paolo Borchia

on behalf of the PfE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	No later than two years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of its implementation. This review shall assess the economic and energy security impacts of the Regulation in each Member State, particularly with regard to affordability, infrastructure constraints, and supply diversification. The Commission shall present a report to the Parliament and the Council and, if appropriate, propose revisions to this Regulation.

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Amendment 400

Monika Beňová, Judita Laššáková, Erik Kaliňák, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Branislav Ondruš, Ľuboš Blaha

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article15a
	Force Majeur
	1. In duly justified cases, where a Member State demonstrates that the implementation of Chapter Two of this Regulation would, due to exceptional and unforeseeable developments, seriously endanger national energy security, public order, or the competitiveness of critical industries, the Member State may request a temporary derogation from the application of specific provisions under this Regulation.
	2. The Commission shall evaluate such a request within 5 working days and may authorise a temporary derogation not exceeding six months, renewable once under the same conditions. Derogations shall be strictly proportionate, limited to what is necessary to address the situation, and include safeguards and monitoring conditions.
	3. The invocation of this Article shall be subject to written notification from the Member State within 15 working days from the date the exceptional circumstances arose, and must include:
	(a) a description of the event(s),
	(b) supporting evidence,
	(c) the specific provisions of the Regulation affected,
	(d) mitigation efforts undertaken.
	4. Non-exhaustive list of exceptional circumstances eligible under this provision may include:
	(a) a sustained increase in benchmark gas prices (e.g. TTF front-month) above 80 EUR/MWh for 3 consecutive trading days;
	(b) sudden, significant shifts in global LNG availability resulting in regional energy scarcity;
	(c) threats to the viability of strategic sectors (e.g., chemicals, steel, fertilizer) due to unaffordable energy inputs;
	(d) sudden infrastructural failures or sabotage affecting access to diversified supplies.
	(e) sudden imposition of significant tarrif barriers on the EU single market or an individual Member State by third party.
	5. All derogations granted under this Article shall be subject to regular review by the Commission; made public with due regard for confidential commercial information and withdrawn once the conditions no longer apply.

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Justification

This amendment introduces a proportionate and legally grounded derogation mechanism tailored to severe energy market disruptions. It draws on established EU practice, notably force majeure provisions in Article 2(2) of Regulation 1306/2013 and Article 3 of Regulation 2021/2116, which allow time-limited exemptions in exceptional circumstances to protect vital interests in agriculture. The mechanism includes an objective trigger—benchmark gas prices exceeding 80 EUR/MWh for a sustained period—reflecting lessons from the 2021–2023 energy crisis. This market-based threshold ensures predictability and transparency, avoiding reliance on vague or political criteria. The provision is strictly limited in scope and duration, ensuring alignment with the EU’s principles of proportionality and legal certainty. The derogation is essential to protect the competitiveness of EU industry, especially energy-intensive sectors such as steel, fertilizers, and chemicals, which are prioritised under the Green Deal Industrial Plan and the Net-Zero Industry Act. Without a safeguard against excessive price shocks, these sectors face existential risk. By providing a structured response tool, this amendment reinforces the EU’s resilience while maintaining the integrity of its broader goals to reduce dependency on Russian gas and ensure affordable, secure energy for all Member States.

Amendment 401

Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Borys Budka, Mirosława Nykiel, Adam Jarubas, Michał Szczerba, Krzysztof Hetman, Dariusz Joński, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article15a
	Exclusion of Russian-origin gas from Union financial support
	1. It shall be prohibited to use any form of financial support, guarantee, loan, grant or equity investment provided under Union programmes or instruments – including but not limited to those managed by the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development – to finance the purchase, importation, storage, or resale of natural gas that originates in, or is exported directly or indirectly from, the Russian Federation.
	2. Any beneficiary of financial assistance under such Union programmes involving the procurement, trade, or transmission of natural gas shall be required to:
	(a) certify that no part of the gas procured is of Russian origin, and
	(b) provide the necessary information and documents required in accordance with Article 7 as regards the entire supply chain.
	3. Commission and in particular managing authorities of relevant Union programmes shall ensure compliance with this Article. Breach of these obligations shall result in:
	(a) repayment of all disbursed funds related to the infringing gas transaction;
	(b) exclusion from further Union funding for a period of up to five years.

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Amendment 402

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article15a
	Reporting and Transparency
	The Commission shall publish an annual report to the Parliament and the Council on the implementation and effectiveness of framework for verifying the origin of oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, referred to in Chapter IIIa, including:
	(a) the volume and value of petroleum and petrochemical imports from High-Risk Countries;
	(b) the level of compliance with origin certification requirements;
	(c) the number and nature of violations or circumvention attempts detected;
	(d) penalties imposed or enforcement actions taken by Member States;
	(e) cooperation with third countries and international partners on enforcement.

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Amendment 403

Monika Beňová, Judita Laššáková, Erik Kaliňák, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Branislav Ondruš, Ľuboš Blaha

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article15b
	Peace agreement and sustainable or just ceasfire
	In the event of the conclusion of a peace agreement, or a sustainable or a just and verifiable ceasefire between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, the Commission shall, within a reasonable period not exceeding 20 working days from the date of such event, initiate a formal review of this Regulation. The objective of the review shall be to evaluate the necessity and proportionality of maintaining, amending, or annulling the restrictive provisions set out under Chapter Two of this Regulation, with due consideration to restoring market-based energy trade, ensuring long-term security of supply, and safeguarding the global competitiveness of the Union's industrial base.

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Amendment 404

Monika Beňová, Judita Laššáková, Erik Kaliňák, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Branislav Ondruš, Ľuboš Blaha

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article15c
	Compensation for Termination of Long-Term Contracts
	Where, as a direct consequence of the application of this Regulation, a Member State is obliged to terminate contract concluded before 17 June 2025, and as a result incurs financial penalties, compensation claims, or other legally enforceable costs, the Commission shall provide appropriate assistance to that Member State. This shall include financial compensation for penalties or damages directly resulting from contract termination and legal assistance. Where the Member State is subject to proceedings under any dispute settlement mechanism, including international arbitration or investor-state dispute settlement, and such proceedings arise directly from actions taken in accordance with this Regulation, the Commission shall compensate the Member State for the legal costs incurred and, where applicable, any adverse award or settlement resulting from such proceedings.

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Amendment 405

Daniel Obajtek, Rihards Kols

on behalf of the ECR Group

Dominik Tarczyński

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Petrochemical products referred to in Article 10d
	CN Code - Description
	2901 21 00 - Ethylene
	2901 22 00 - Propylene
	2901 23 00 - Butylene and isomers
	2901 24 00 - Butadiene
	2902 20 00 - Benzene
	2902 30 00 - Toluene
	2902 41 00 - Orthoxylene (o-Xylene)
	2902 42 00 - Meta-xylene (m-Xylene)
	2902 43 00 - Para-xylene (p-Xylene)
	2902 44 00 - Mixed xylenes
	2902 50 00 - Styrene
	2902 60 00 - Ethylbenzene
	3901 - Polymers of ethylene (e.g. LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE)
	3902 - Polymers of propylene or of other olefins (e.g. PP)
	3903 - Polymers of styrene (e.g. PS, EPS, ABS)
	3904 - Polymers of vinyl chloride (e.g. PVC)
	3905 - Polymers of vinyl acetate or other vinyl esters
	3906 - Acrylic polymers (e.g. PMMA)
	3907 - Polyacetals, polyethers, epoxide resins, polycarbonates
	3908 - Polyamides (e.g. Nylon 6, Nylon 66)
	3909 - Amino-resins, phenolic resins, polyurethanes
	3910–3914 - Various other synthetic resins (e.g. silicones, ion-exchangers)

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Amendment 406

Aura Salla

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.1 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The Russian Federation has systematically proven to be an unreliable partner, weaponising gas and manipulating energy markets, for instance by hoarding capacities in natural gas infrastructure, to the detriment of the Union’s essential international security interests. Hence, the remaining Russian gas imports pose significant risks to the Union’s security of energy supply with harmful economic and societal consequences. Against this background and considering that further payments of EUR 23 billion/year for Russian energy imports endanger the Union’s security, it is necessary to take additional measures to eliminate these imports, recognising that a complete phase out of energy supplies from the Russian Federation has to be a gradual process, bearing in mind security of supply and market considerations.	The Russian Federation has systematically proven to be an unreliable partner, weaponising gas and manipulating energy markets, for instance by hoarding capacities in natural gas infrastructure, to the detriment of the Union’s essential international security interests. Moreover, the weaponisation of energy by the Russian Federation has revealed not only vulnerabilities in security of supply but also broader security threats, including hybrid and cyber activities specifically targeting critical energy infrastructure. Hence, the remaining Russian gas imports pose significant risks to the Union’s security of energy supply, with harmful economic, societal and security consequences. Against this background, and considering that further payments of EUR 23 billion per year for Russian energy imports endanger the Union’s security, it is necessary to take additional measures to eliminate these imports, recognising that a complete phase out of energy supplies from the Russian Federation must be a decisive and swift process, also bearing in mind security of supply and market considerations.

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Amendment 407

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Jörgen Warborn, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.2 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
To reinforce the ban on Russian natural gas imports, the proposed Regulation establishes that starting 1 January 2026, entities from the Russian Federation or controlled by Russian persons are prohibited from obtaining long-term LNG terminal services in the EU for contracts made or amended after 17 June 2025, with contracts established prior to this date facing the prohibition from 1 January 2028. This would make accessible the corresponding import capacity to alternative suppliers within EU LNG terminals.	To reinforce the ban on Russian natural gas imports, the proposed Regulation establishes that starting 1 January 2026, entities from the Russian Federation or controlled by Russian persons are prohibited from obtaining long-term LNG terminal services in the EU for contracts made or amended after 17 June 2025, with contracts established prior to this date facing the prohibition from 1 January 2027. This would make accessible the corresponding import capacity to alternative suppliers within EU LNG terminals.

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Amendment 408

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Jörgen Warborn, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.2 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
To prepare for the full phase out of Russian gas in 2028 in a coordinated manner and to give the market sufficient time to anticipate the changes involved without risk for security of gas supply or a significant impact on energy prices, the proposed Regulation compels Member States to undertake a proactive role by developing and implementing national diversification plans geared towards phasing out Russian natural gas. These plans must delineate precise measures and establish milestones for the gradual elimination of direct or indirect Russian gas imports. Together with the enhanced cooperation with national customs authorities, this comprehensive dataset will enable the Commission to fill existing gaps concerning details of Russian supply contracts. The national diversification plans will allow the Commission to coordinate, and, where necessary, provide advice on diversification measures. The Commission's analysis of national diversification plans should culminate in a report and, if needed, recommendations for EU-wide measures to accelerate the reduction of dependence on Russian gas.	To prepare for the full phase out of Russian gas in 2027 in a coordinated manner and to give the market sufficient time to anticipate the changes involved without risk for security of gas supply or a significant impact on energy prices, the proposed Regulation compels Member States to undertake a proactive role by developing and implementing national diversification plans geared towards phasing out Russian natural gas. These plans must delineate precise measures and establish milestones for the gradual elimination of direct or indirect Russian gas imports. Together with the enhanced cooperation with national customs authorities, this comprehensive dataset will enable the Commission to fill existing gaps concerning details of Russian supply contracts. The national diversification plans will allow the Commission to coordinate, and, where necessary, provide advice on diversification measures. The Commission's analysis of national diversification plans should culminate in a report and, if needed, recommendations for EU-wide measures to accelerate the reduction of dependence on Russian gas.

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Amendment 409

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Jörgen Warborn, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.2 – paragraph 7

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The proposed Regulation mandates that Member States also draft diversification plans to phase out Russian oil imports, aiming for information and coordination concerning the complete cessation of oil supplies by the end of 2027, as envisaged by the Versailles Declaration.	The proposed Regulation mandates that Member States also draft diversification plans to phase out Russian oil imports, aiming for information and coordination concerning the complete cessation of oil supplies by the end of 2026, as envisaged by the Versailles Declaration.

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Amendment 410

Inese Vaidere, Paulius Saudargas, Jörgen Warborn, Mika Aaltola, Jüri Ratas

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III – point 1 – point 1.5 – point 1.5.1 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Such plans are supposed to help preparing the Member States for the full phase out of Russian gas in 2028 in a coordinated manner, to give the market sufficient time to anticipate the changes involved without risk for security of gas supply or a significant impact on energy prices.	Such plans are supposed to help preparing the Member States for the full phase out of Russian gas in 2027 in a coordinated manner, to give the market sufficient time to anticipate the changes involved without risk for security of gas supply or a significant impact on energy prices.

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