Hungary to Challenge EU Plan Ending Russian Fuel Imports

Hungary will formally oppose a European Union proposal to end imports of Russian fossil fuels, the country's foreign minister stated. "We will do everything necessary to defend Hungary’s energy security," Péter Szijjártó said. The EU plan aims to phase out all Russian oil and gas due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Hungary relies heavily on Russian energy. The government argues that a rapid shift would damage its economy and leave households without affordable fuel. The challenge sets the stage for a dispute within the 27-nation bloc. EU decisions on energy sanctions require unanimous agreement from all member states.