If gas remains expensive in Europe, it won't be absurd, so much as an economic no brainer to have a air to air heat pump, alongside a back up gas boiler. This should happen pretty quickly as renewables take off, and gas is no longer needed for electricity generation when the wind is blowing.
At some point a bit further on, the backup can be simple direct electric heating.
At some point a bit further on, the backup can be simple direct electric heating.