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EU Confirms Oil Security for Hungary and Slovakia

2/26/2026

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  • The European Commission confirmed Hungary and Slovakia have sufficient oil reserves and can rely on the Adriatic pipeline (JANAF) for non-Russian supplies.
  • Commission spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said JANAF has the capacity to meet both countries’ oil needs.
  • Croatian Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar stated that no Russian oil will flow through JANAF.
  • In Washington, discussions highlighted Croatia's energy initiatives, including potential nuclear power development and the Southern Gas Connection.