Robert Fico Takes Brussels to Court—Over Russian Gas, of All Things
фото: Reuters
Slovakia is set to file a lawsuit with the EU court in the coming days, challenging restrictions on Russian gas imports. The move signals a growing dispute with Brussels over energy policy, as Bratislava seeks to defend its access to Russian supplies amid tightening EU measures.
Reuters reports this.
Prime Minister Robert Fico said that the government considers such a decision a violation of the European Union’s basic principles.
According to him, issues of sanctions and foreign policy should be decided unanimously, not by majority vote.
Fico clarified that the lawsuit is planned to be filed by April 27.
Previously, Hungary took a similar step, also opposing restrictions on Russian gas imports.
Despite the EU’s policy of phasing out Russian energy imports, Slovakia and Hungary continue to receive Russian gas.
As previously reported, Slovak police have launched an investigation into Prime Minister Robert Fico on suspicion of treason and other crimes. One of the reasons was the termination of emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine.
As a reminder, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that the country may block a European Union loan for Ukraine worth 90 billion euros.
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