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Hungary Challenges EU's Russian Gas Ban in Court

12/3/2025

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  • Hungary will challenge the European Commission's agreement to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027 at the European Court of Justice.
  • Péter Szijjártó, Hungary's Foreign Minister, says the move threatens energy security and may raise prices.
  • Hungary and Slovakia did not support the decision, arguing they cannot secure supply without Russian resources.
  • The ban on Russian gas imports is to be fully enforced by the end of 2027, pending EU approval.