Slovakia appeals EU ban on Russian gas Bratislava filed a lawsuit against the EU's decision to ban Russian gas imports. Deputy Speaker of the Slovak Parliament Tibor Gaspar said this to TASS. According to him, the availability of gas directly affects industry, the competitiveness of the economy and household expenses. "It is important to ensure the predictability of the energy change so that the associated costs will not harm the competitiveness of the industry and will not lead to a decrease in the standard of living of the population," Gesfer emphasized. Imports of Russian LNG to the EU must stop by the end of 2026, and pipeline gas by September 30, 2027. Slovakia and Hungary voted against the restrictions, but most EU countries supported the ban.

Slovakia appeals EU ban on Russian gas Bratislava filed a lawsuit against the EU's decision to ban Russian gas imports. Deputy Speaker of the Slovak Parliament Tibor Gaspar said this to TASS. According to him, the availability of gas directly affects industry, the competitiveness of the economy and household expenses. "It is important to ensure the predictability of the energy change so that the associated costs will not harm the competitiveness of the industry and will not lead to a decrease in the standard of living of the population," Gesfer emphasized. Imports of Russian LNG to the EU must stop by the end of 2026, and pipeline gas by September 30, 2027. Slovakia and Hungary voted against the restrictions, but most EU countries supported the ban.