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Hungary Challenges EU's Russian Energy Import Ban

12/3/2025

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  • Hungary plans to challenge the European Union's decision to phase out Russian energy imports by 2027 at the Court of Justice.
  • Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says the move threatens Hungary's energy security and could raise prices.
  • Hungary and Slovakia oppose the decision due to their reliance on Russian gas and oil.
  • Szijjarto calls the EU's approach a violation of founding principles and a disguised sanctions measure.
  • Slovakia is considering legal action, contingent on whether the EU fulfills commitments regarding potential energy shortages and price increases.