Orbán Slams Brussels’ Energy Policies, Warns of Rising Utility Costs

Orbán Slams Brussels’ Energy Policies, Warns of Rising Utility Costs

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán voiced strong criticism of the European Union’s energy policies in a Facebook post on Thursday, stating that the energy threat from Ukraine ‘has shifted into a higher gear’. Referring to a recent meeting of European foreign ministers in Brussels, Orbán said new sanctions are being considered that could severely impact Hungary. ‘It’s clear that Brussels bureaucrats have embraced an absurd energy policy,’ he w…

Viktor Orbán warned in a new Facebook post about the dangers of Brussels' energy policy pressure.

The problem is that Brussels wants all member states to completely divest themselves of Russian energy sources.

Orban wants to thwart EU plans to ban Russian energy imports - ReutersHungarian Prime Minister says EU plan to ban Russian energy imports must be thwarted. Hungary and Slovakia oppose outright ban.

Viktor Orbán called an extraordinary economic meeting on Saturday due to the “Ukrainian energy threat,” which was also attended by Antal Rogán, János Lázár, and Mihály Varga. In a short video uploaded after the meeting, the prime minister said, “Brussels is determined to help the Ukrainians even at the cost of destroying Hungarian and European families.” The European Union would move forward in cutting off Russian gas and oil supplies, which Orb…

The Hungarian Prime Minister called an extraordinary meeting on Saturday due to the Ukrainian energy threat.