Hungary to take Legal Action on EU Ban on Russian Gas
Szijjarto stated that Budapest will seek to annul the regulation as soon as it is officially published, arguing that the decision violates EU treaties by encroaching on member states’ national authority over energy policy.
“We will use every legal means to have it annulled,” Szijjarto said on social media, alleging that the bloc’s plan relies on a “legal trick” that presents a sanctions measure as a trade policy decision to bypass the requirement for unanimity.
“This goes completely against the EU’s own rules. The treaties are clear: decisions on the energy mix are a national competence. Banning Hungary from buying oil and gas from Russia goes against our national interest and would significantly increase energy costs for Hungarian families,” he added.
The EU on Monday formally adopted new rules to gradually phase out imports of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), with all 27 member states approving the measures.
The regulation includes strict monitoring, obligations for supply diversification, and severe penalties for violations.
Restrictions on Russian gas imports will begin six weeks after the regulation enters into force, while existing contracts will be allowed to continue during a transition period to minimize market disruption and price shocks.
A complete ban on LNG imports from Russia will take effect at the start of 2027, and pipeline gas imports will be prohibited from autumn 2027.
EU member states will be required to verify the origin of gas before authorizing entry into the bloc. Companies must also notify national authorities and the European Commission of any remaining contracts involving Russian gas.
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