The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional political agreement to permanently end all imports of Russian natural gas into the EU on an accelerated timetable. The deal brings forward key deadlines for LNG and pipeline gas, tightens limits on contract amendments, enhances anti-circumvention and origin-tracking rules, and strengthens enforcement with significant penalties. Member States will also be required to submit national diversification plans by March 2026. For a concise breakdown of the measures, timelines, and compliance implications, please read our full client alert here.