Energy security and defense will be amongst the priorities of the Czech presidency
Hungary is among the few EU countries that are not yet prepared to move away from Russian energy imports without cast-iron guarantees of support from the European Commission
Fiala spoke about the consequences of inflation on Czech citizens, the ongoing debate surrounding Russian gas and oil supplies and proposed sanctions, and the need to solve the issue of benefit tourism among primarily Hungarian-speaking Roma.
Czechia’s Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský takes another shot at Hungary
Czech Republic European Union Hungary Janet Yellen Russia sanctions Slovakia Tariffs Viktor Orbán Commentary Economy Remix Exclusive Tariffs are intended to help reinforce a Russian energy embargo, but they will also increase the reliance of smaller European nations on U.S. energy supplies
An increase in deliveries of up to 6 million tons is on the table
The sixth package of EU sanctions appears to have hit a dead-end due to Viktor Orbán, but Poland may be able to persuade him to drop his stance, writes Michał Szułdrzyński for Rzeczpospolita daily
“If we are to impose an embargo, it is crucial to guarantee that citizens and companies will have enough oil,” said Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Germany also intends to end its reliance on Russian gas by mid-2024
