Hungary has announced plans to challenge the European Union's recent decision to phase out Russian energy imports, which was adopted by the EU Council. Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the move as a violation of European law, claiming it should have required unanimous consent rather than a qualified majority. He described the EU's actions as a tactic to undermine Hungary's veto power over energy sanctions, expressing concerns that abandoning Russian energy would jeopardize national energy security and drive prices up. Orban emphasized the country’s heavy reliance on Russian fossil fuels, stating that cutting off this supply could lead to economic collapse. As a result, Hungary will seek legal recourse at the European Court of Justice to contest the EU's decision. Furthermore, Orban hinted at exploring other non-legal avenues to avoid compliance with the EU's plan without revealing specific strategies. Hungary's dependency on Russian energy has been underscored as vital for its economic stability, prompting the government to fight back against policies it perceives as harmful to national interests. Criticism of the EU's decision has come from other member states as well, indicating wider discontent within the bloc about the implications of the energy ban on economic stability and energy security across Europe.