Austria’s ruling coalition plans to cut off from Russian gas by 2027, according to Kurier. This timeline coincides with the EU’s goals and should be specified in the new Austrian security strategy. According to recent estimates, the share of Russian natural gas in Austrian pipelines is between 80 and 90 percent. Last year, Austria transferred about four billion euros to Gazprom. According to another government argument, the dependence poses a danger to the economy. Unilateral supply restrictions would lead to higher gas prices for households and industry. However, this risk can be mitigated th…