Hungary has officially filed a lawsuit with the Court of Justice of the European Union to challenge the bloc's ban on energy supplies from Russia.
"Operative Information Center-OMM" reports that Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced the legal action, stating that Budapest is seeking the immediate annulment of the European Council's decision. The minister noted that the restrictions have already entered into force, prompting Hungary to move forward with its planned judicial appeal to protect its energy interests.
Szijjarto expressed confidence that the legal claim would be given due consideration by the court. The minister had previously disclosed on January 28 that Hungary imported a record 7.8 billion cubic meters of gas from Russia in 2025, and that daily gas imports in 2026 have reached 22 million cubic meters, highlighting the country's significant reliance on these supplies for its domestic stability.
This legal move highlights the ongoing friction between Budapest and Brussels over energy policy and sanctions. Hungary, which is largely landlocked and heavily dependent on Russian pipeline infrastructure, has consistently argued that abrupt energy embargoes threaten its national economic security. While the European Union has pushed for a collective shift away from Russian hydrocarbons, Hungary continues to advocate for exemptions and legal remedies to maintain its existing supply chains.
