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Hungary to Challenge EU's RepowerEU Plan in Court

12/3/2025

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Hungary plans to challenge the European Commission's RepowerEU initiative in the European Court of Justice due to energy-security and price concerns.
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto described the directive as binding and said the qualified-majority approval framework is fraudulent.
Hungary, heavily reliant on Russian energy, previously secured exemptions from US sanctions on Russian oil.
Szijjarto noted Slovakia may also pursue legal action against the EU's plans.

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Hungary plans to challenge the European Commission's RepowerEU initiative in the European Court of Justice due to energy-security and price concerns.
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto described the directive as binding and said the qualified-majority approval framework is fraudulent.
Hungary, heavily reliant on Russian energy, previously secured exemptions from US sanctions on Russian oil.
Szijjarto noted Slovakia may also pursue legal action against the EU's plans.