EU Energy Policy in Question
Szijjártó argues EU treaties allow member states to choose energy sources.
EU voting rules require unanimity for sanctions, not qualified majority.
24/27 EU countries supported energy ban; Hungary, Slovakia opposed; Bulgaria abstained.
Blocking minority requires 13 governments or 4 with 35% representation.
Legal case could last 1-2 years, risking Hungarian energy security.
EU aims to end Russian energy reliance after 2022 despite reduced imports.
Russian gas exports via TurkStream rose 10.3% in January.
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