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Hungary and Slovakia Reject EU Energy Independence Plans

5/8/2025

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Hungary and Slovakia Resist

Hungary and Slovakia are pushing back against the European Commission's ambitious REPowerEU Roadmap, which seeks to eliminate dependence on Russian energy by 2027. Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó and Slovak Prime Minister Fico express deep concerns over potential threats to energy security and economic stability, fearing skyrocketing prices and infringements on national sovereignty as they strive to uphold their energy agreements with Russia.

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EU Cuts Russian Energy

The European Commission's ambitious REPowerEU Roadmap seeks to sever the EU's dependence on Russian energy by 2027, a response to the ongoing crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This bold initiative mandates the gradual cessation of Russian gas, oil, and nuclear imports, while ensuring energy stability across member states, who must present their national plans by 2025.

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Hungary and Slovakia Resist

Hungary and Slovakia are pushing back against the European Commission's ambitious REPowerEU Roadmap, which seeks to eliminate dependence on Russian energy by 2027. Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó and Slovak Prime Minister Fico express deep concerns over potential threats to energy security and economic stability, fearing skyrocketing prices and infringements on national sovereignty as they strive to uphold their energy agreements with Russia.

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