Hungary and Slovakia have firmly rejected the European Union’s demand to halt oil and gas imports from Russia, citing the devastating economic impact such a move would have on their citizens.
As discussions intensify within the EU about tightening sanctions against Moscow, both countries are standing their ground. The Hungarian government, in particular, has voiced strong opposition, arguing that the proposed energy embargo would cripple household finances and drive utility costs to unsustainable levels.
In a recent statement, Hungary’s leadership emphasized the potential fallout: electricity bills could double, while gas prices for Hungarian families might soar to 3.5 times their current rates. Slovak officials, facing similar economic vulnerabilities, echoed these concerns during bilateral talks.
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“Give me one good reason why I should support a decision that would lead to Hungarian families paying three and a half times more for gas,” Hungary’s prime minister challenged during a pointed address. “How can you expect us to accept something that would bring such hardship to our people? It’s nonsense.”
Slovakia’s position aligns closely with Hungary’s, highlighting a growing rift within the EU over how far to push energy sanctions amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Both nations argue that while they support Ukraine’s sovereignty and the EU’s broader goals, they cannot ignore the harsh economic realities facing their own citizens.
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