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Hungary's Energy Dependence on Russia Sparks Controversy

10/6/2025

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Hungary remains dependent on Russian oil and gas despite EU efforts to reduce imports after the 2022 invasion.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims switching energy sources would cause an economic collapse, warning of a 4% drop.
Critics, including László Miklós, view Hungary's energy reliance as political, while the European Union (EU) has exempted it from immediate sanctions.

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Story summary

Hungary remains dependent on Russian oil and gas despite EU efforts to reduce imports after the 2022 invasion.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claims switching energy sources would cause an economic collapse, warning of a 4% drop.
Critics, including László Miklós, view Hungary's energy reliance as political, while the European Union (EU) has exempted it from immediate sanctions.