Hungary Dependent on Russian Oil, Cannot Afford Competitiveness Loss: PM Magyar
Hızlı Bakış
- Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar stated that Hungary remains dependent on Russian oil and cannot sacrifice its companies' competitiveness or risk energy poverty for families.
- He emphasized the need for affordable energy for economic growth and ongoing diversification efforts.
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Hungary has historically maintained close ties with Russia, particularly in energy. The European Union has been seeking to reduce its dependence on Russian energy following the conflict in Ukraine, with varying degrees of compliance from member states.
BERLIN, June 3. /TASS/. Hungary remains dependent on Russian oil supplies and cannot afford to sacrifice the competitiveness of its companies, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in an interview with the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
"We are still dependent on Russian oil and cannot change this overnight. We have not had economic growth for many years, and for growth, we need access to affordable energy," he noted.
"Of course, we are doing everything to diversify our energy sources, but we cannot afford a further decline in the competitiveness of our companies and widespread energy poverty for Hungarian families," the prime minister stressed.
Açık Sorular
- What specific diversification strategies is Hungary pursuing?
- What are the projected timelines for reducing dependence on Russian oil?
- What is the current level of energy poverty in Hungary?
- How does Hungary's stance align with broader EU energy policy goals?
