Orbán cabinet calls for pipeline deliveries to be exempt from EU oil embargo
Hungary’s government is calling for pipeline deliveries to be exempt from the European Union’s planned sanctions on Russian energy deliveries, as the European Commission has not made a proposal that would ameliorate the damaging effects of an embargo on Russian oil, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said on Wednesday.
Szijjártó said in a video posted on Facebook that the Brussels proposal, if accepted in its current form, would “completely demolish” Hungary’s currently stable energy security.
The measures would cause a 55-60 percent rise in fuel prices, resulting in petrol prices around 700 forints (EUR 1.8) and diesel around 800 forints per litre, he said.
“We have made it clear that we may vote for the proposal only if Brussels proposes a solution to the problem they have created,”
Szijjártó said.
“We expect propositions regarding the upgrade of our refineries and a capacity upgrade of the pipeline through Croatia for hundreds of millions of dollars, as well regarding the future of the Hungarian economy, as the proposal in its current form is tantamount to a nuclear bomb,”
he said.
The talks so far have made it clear that “Brussels has no solutions to those problems”, he said.
The Hungarian government will therefore maintain its stance that sanctions on Russian oil may only pertain to maritime routes, he said.
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Source: MTI
And it’s Brussels’ problem because……..? They haven’t created this problem, it’s Hungary that’s become entirely dependent on Russia. This has happened over many years for reasons only Orbán and Putin know! Slovakia has requested a three year extension, Czech Republic and Bulgaria have also requested more time. So why can’t we do something instead of always being so negative and difficult. The government speaks about cost but we know there’ll be millions spirited away only they know about!
Hungary – continue to DEEPEN and “Muddy the Waters” – in dealings with the European Union.
Hungary – the position it has adopted from the outset of Sanctions imposed by the European Union, under Laws of Membership as a Member of the European Union, against Russia, continues to be DEFIANT in Oppostion – to the E.U Members – Europe and the Global World.
Hungary – will NOT win this game – or agenda on-going – played out against the European Union.
Hungary – this agenda it continues, the evidance grows, that it REALLY – because of it’s WEDGED in relationship with Russia, want to be part of the European Community of Countrys.
Mr. Szijjártó says “the measures would cause a 55-60 percent rise in fuel prices, resulting in petrol prices around 700 forints (EUR 1.8) and diesel around 800 forints per litre”.
CALL B//S//T – the average price for diesel and petrol ALL AROUND EUROPE is HUF 700-800, aproximately. We have a low price because of the PRICE CAP. The MARKET PRICE IS HUF 700 – 800. The issue now is that politicians capped the cost of diesel and petrol in November 2021 for all the right reasons (elections, wishful thinking the prices would come down again?) – however the market prices kept on rising, and now fuel is being sold at a loss. It will certainly be a sharp shock to the system once the cap is released, but it’s not “the Brussels Bureaucrats”. It’s Hungarian political decisions!
Concur Norbert.
What we continue to witness, arising out of the Fidesz Party under the Leadership of the Prime Minister of Hungary – Victor Orban, can be likened to what occured in Pompeii, Italy in 79 AD.
The layers of volcanic ash, that history tells us, the citizens “had knowledge” a Catacylsmic EXPLOSION, of Mount Vesuvius – that in Fact did occur, was EXPECTED.
The citizens of Hungary – WARNINGS – pre February 2020 and post the outbreak of the Novel Virus in Hungary – had been “put on notice” that the agenda, style and attitudinal AGENDA – the course & direction, that Hungary was being DRIVEN – had STRONG probabilities, it was going to eventuate in an Economic & Financial – DISASTER.
The Russian War on the Ukraine – Happened, which has CONFIRMED, the SOFT underbelly and WRONGNESS – in the DIRECTION the Economy of Hungary was being led and continues to be in FACT.
The Russian War on the Ukraine, to Hungarians, the European Union, NATO, Great Britain and the United States of America -the Greater World – have evidance, the relationship of Hungary & Russia – is in the CORE of the Fidesz Political Party.
Hungary – remains Isolated.
Hungary – is placed like an Island – surrounded by un-friendly former relationships who in the past may have lent a helping hand, in the event of a TRAGEDY.
Those “former” friends have become Jackal like – that are just circling watching & waiting with patience, that when the BIG Cruch happens in Hungary – they will – proven CORRECT, have confirmed to them, the decision they made to untie relationships with Hungary – was a Correct Decision, in the ceasing deserting of friendships with Hungary – in there DECISIONS.
WHO are the FRIENDS of Hungary – except Russia & China ?
It is expected – Russia at War possible decline of there Economy = 20% – this Financial year.
China – the ZENITH of impact – being unloaded on them, by the Novel Coronavirus – expected a decline in there Economy of 20% – this Financial year.
Who are the FRIENDS of Hungary ???
How is Hungary going to HOLD its TUMBLING Economy – in any form of STABILIZATION ???
The residents of Mount Vesuvius – AD 79 – had been “put on notice” – that resulted all those centurys past in the loss of life of over 2000 human beings.
The destuction to human life post AD 79 – recovery NEVER witnessed – by Human Life – in that region of Italy – for centurys on.
Hungary – signs and warning lights in ABUNDANCE – warned prior February 2020 – we could have a DISASTER – Economically & Financially – that signs & warnings have continued to DEEPEN, become greater in Seriousness, to witness Hungary – in a state of Grave Vulnerability – as to it’s – FUTURE.
History – never Lies, and SADLY mankind – we continue to turn a blind eye to the Education & Lessons – that witness us, in the life-style of the 21st century – being DEEPLY exposed to a Future in Hungary, that will be – EXACTING.
Hungary signed an agreement with Russia. That agreement must be honored. If Hungary wants to exclude Russian energy, it must do so after the 15 year agreement.
If Hungary breaks the agreement, it will lose credibility.
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Easy words from an armchair strategist. Little bit naive too as it’s not about honouring agreements. Three other countries have asked for extensions, difference is Hungary either doesn’t want to or is unable to. Putin probably has Orban ‘over a barrel’ so to speak. There should have been a Plan B. Anyway, we’re already losing credibility or can’t you see that from way over in Canada.
You know Finland is all but ready to sign to join NATO. I suppose that’ll be Mr Zelenskyy’s fault too………
This is a war against globalists degenerates leaded by Russia. We know that Hungary hates globalists and it’s degeneracy therefore rightfuly Hungarian government must do everything as possible to resist the Brusseles degenerates. Being such a small country and without the support at the moment of right wing governments in Europe. Hopefully Salvigny, Le Pen, Trump and others will win some time soon to help Russia and Hungary in this war against liberal globalists degenerates.