EU Energy Policy in Question

Hungary seeks annulment of 2027 Russian energy ban at ECJ.
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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