Object

Rights:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Abstract:

The Hungarian government opposes the imposition of EU sanctions on the import of energy resources—especially gas—from Russia. The authorities explain this decision with Hungary’s high level of dependence on these resources and lack of alternative sources that are not more expensive. In fact, this stance is a consequence of Hungary’s long-standing policy towards Russia of closer political relations and energy cooperation since 2010, and the related lack of investment in the diversification of energy sources. Even if there is political will, which the authorities have not shown so far, it will be difficult for Hungary to free itself from Russian gas in the short term. The possibilities of giving up Russian oil are higher, but Hungary is unlikely to support an embargo on it this year.

Place of Publishing:

Warsaw

Digitisation Sponsor:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Publisher:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Issued:

2022.04.29

Format:

PDF

Extent:

616 KB

Identifier:

oai:digit.pism.pl:5325

Source:

PISM Bulletin no. 74 (1991), 2022

Language:

eng

Is Version Of:

Biuletyn PISM nr 74 (2493), 2022

Rights Holder:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Location of Physical Object:

Library of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)