Hungary has declared its intention to legally contest the European Union’s strategy to eliminate Russian energy imports by 2027, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announcing plans to bring the case before the European Court of Justice. In a Friday broadcast on state radio, Orbán criticized the EU for allegedly bypassing Hungary’s veto power on sanctions by leveraging trade regulations. He described the move as a blatant violation of European law and cooperation, warning that the bloc would face significant consequences for its actions.
Hungary to mount court challenge to EU’s planned phase-out of Russian energy, Orbán says
