“Energy supplies are not a political issue, but a geographical one,” Szijjártó wrote on Facebook, pointing out that politicians are unable to ensure that homes are heated or factories operate. He emphasized that gas and oil suppliers play a key role in this process. The minister clearly defined the priorities of the government in Budapest, pointing out that the national energy interest remains paramount.
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While most European Union countries strive to reduce dependence on Russian energy resources, Hungary has chosen a different path. In recent years, the country has increased energy imports from Russia, arguing that the lack of an alternative is due to its landlocked location. Historical conditions, such as pipelines built during the Soviet sphere of influence, further strengthen this relationship.
Viktor Orbán's government presents EU energy policy as a threat to the Hungarian program to reduce energy costs in households. In May, the Prime Minister warned that giving up Russian supplies could result in a drastic increase in energy prices – electricity bills could double and gas bills could almost triple.
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The Hungarian Foreign Minister on Tuesday called on the European Union to change its course in economic policy. Szijjártó said that the sanctions imposed on Russia “destroyed the European growth model”, which was based on Western technology and Eastern energy. Hungary, which has been criticizing EU sanctions against Moscow for years, has consistently emphasized that its energy interests must be protected, regardless of pressure from Brussels.
