Slovakia said it will negotiate with the EC on Russian gas
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Slovakia has filed a lawsuit with the Court of Justice of the European Union against the ban on imports of Russian gas, effective from January 1, 2027, and is simultaneously negotiating with the European Commission on a transition period to continue supplies via the Turkish Stream, said Deputy Speaker of Parliament Tibor Gaspar.
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Why It Matters
From January 1, 2027, the EU plans to introduce a complete ban on the supply of liquefied natural gas from Russia, and by the fall of the same year to stop the import of pipeline gas. Slovakia receives Russian gas through the Turkish Stream pipeline.
Slovakia filed a lawsuit in the European Court of Justice against the ban on Russian gas imports.
Slovakia plans to negotiate with the European Commission to ensure a transition period for Russian gas supplies in parallel with the lawsuit.
MOSCOW, October 12 - RIA Novosti. Slovakia, in parallel with the claim to the EU court, will also conduct negotiations with the European Commission to continue supplies of Russian gas, said the vice-speaker of the parliament of the republic, Tibor Gaspar.
From January 1, 2027, according to the European Union plan, a complete ban on the supply of liquefied natural gas from Russia will be introduced, and by the fall of the same year, the import of pipeline gas will be completely stopped. Slovakia, which receives Russian gas via Turkish Stream, filed a lawsuit in April in the European Union court against the ban on its imports.
“We have filed a claim with the EU Court of Justice and intend to use all available legal means to protect the energy security of Slovakia. At the same time, we will negotiate with the European Commission on the possibilities of ensuring a sufficient transition period to continue supplies of Russian gas, if necessary,” Gašpar told the Izvestia newspaper.
According to him, the decision to completely stop the import of Russian gas does not meet the interests of “neither Slovakia nor the EU as a whole.”
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The EU Court of Justice will consider Slovakia's claim and make a decision within 12-18 months
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Negotiations between Slovakia and the European Commission on the transition period for Russian gas supplies will continue throughout 2026
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific legal arguments will Slovakia make in its claim against the EU ban?
- Is the European Commission ready to negotiate a transition period for Russian gas supplies?
- How will Slovakia's decision affect the unity of EU energy policy?
