Hungary's Stubborn Reliance on Russian Energy Defies EU's Oil Ban
Exclusive report reveals Hungary's deepening ties with Russian oil and gas, posing challenges to the EU's efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.
A recent report from the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW, sheds light on a concerning trend in Hungary's energy landscape. The findings indicate that the country has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021, despite the European Union's efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy sources.
The report further reveals that Hungary has also become highly dependent on Russian gas, a situation that could have far-reaching implications for the EU's broader strategy to wean itself off Russian energy. This growing reliance on Russian oil and gas is particularly notable given the EU's ongoing attempts to implement a ban on Russian oil imports, a move that has faced resistance from Hungary.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
