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Hungary Challenges EU's Russian Energy Import Ban

2/3/2026

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  • Hungary filed a legal challenge on February 2, 2026, with the European Court of Justice.
  • The challenge targets the EU's planned ban on Russian energy imports.
  • Peter Szijjarto, Hungary's Foreign Minister, says the ban undermines national interests and should require unanimous approval from all EU members.
  • Hungary and Slovakia, reliant on Russian fossil fuels, oppose the ban, citing energy security and costs.