In response to the crisis following the invasion of Ukraine, the EU has worked to reduce its dependence on Russian gas, with imports dropping from over 150 bcm in 2021 to under 52 bcm in 2024. However, the EU's reliance on Russian LNG has paradoxically increased by 20%. The bloc has made energy trade deals with countries facing severe political and human rights issues, prioritizing energy security over ideals, yet it excludes Iran from trade discussions despite its significant gas reserves, raising questions about the EU's energy strategy consistency.
Despite sweeping sanctions, Russia accounted for roughly 19% of the EU's gas supply in 2024, with increased imports of Russian LNG illustrating a complex energy reliance.
The EU prioritizes energy security over idealism by engaging with politically unstable suppliers like Algeria and Libya, rather than diversifying away from controversial partners.
Europe has renewed energy deals with countries often criticized for human rights, indicating a willingness to accept risks for the sake of energy security.
Iran, despite having vast gas reserves, remains excluded from EU energy trade discussions due to geopolitical and diplomatic complexities, raising questions about inconsistency in energy policies.
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