"This analysis confirms that Hungary's reliance on Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel is a structurally reinforced system sustained by legal exemptions, long-term contracts, commercial incentives, and politically embedded business networks."
"The current design of the legal Russian gas phaseout regime contains several structural loopholes that risk prolonging Europe's dependence on Russian gas and undermining the effectiveness of the broader sanctions architecture."
Hungary's reliance on Russian crude oil has significantly increased, reaching 93% of its oil imports in 2025, up from 61% in 2021. The Center for the Study of Democracy report highlights Budapest's growing dependence on Russian gas and nuclear energy. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government has facilitated this dependence despite EU initiatives to limit Russian fossil fuel imports. The report identifies structural loopholes in the EU's gas phaseout plan that may prolong reliance on Russian gas beyond the 2027 deadline.
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