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Natural gas prices are currently at record levels across Europe, having tripled in the space of a few months. Concerns about winter heating costs and the future of the industry dominate the debate - along with the search for alternatives and the question of whether accusations against Russia, which formally fulfils all supply obligations, are justified.

The EU has assured France of its support in the dispute with Australia and the US. Under the new Aukus pact, Australia's government has cancelled a 56-billion euro contract signed in 2016 for the purchase of French submarines and plans to buy US nuclear submarines instead. The EU has called the move unacceptable. Commentators caution against making too much of a fuss over the decision.