The European Commission has confirmed that it is working intensively to strengthen the energy security of Slovakia and Hungary. She stressed the importance of reducing dependence on Russian fossil fuels, as attacks on infrastructure threaten supply stability.
The European Commission (EC) has assured Slovakia and Hungary that it is working intensively to strengthen their energy security. EC spokeswoman Paula Pinhová emphasized in a Saturday post on the X social network that reducing dependence on Russian fossil fuels is a key step towards increasing the resilience of the entire European Union. According to her, experts from the Commission and individual member states are involved in this task, who are constantly looking for solutions to ensure stable energy supplies.
- The European Commission is working to strengthen the energy security of Slovakia and Hungary.
- Reducing dependence on Russian fuels is crucial for the EU.
- Russia uses the EU’s energy dependence as a political tool.
- The EC cooperates with member states to solve energy challenges.
- It is important to diversify resources and increase the independence of the EU.
Pinhová recalled that even before the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Russia used the EU’s dependence on fossil fuels as a tool of political pressure. The situation worsened after Moscow began attacking key energy infrastructure. As an example, she cited recent events regarding the Družba pipeline, which was damaged and is unable to deliver oil to countries that still depend on it, including Slovakia and Hungary.
Attacks on infrastructure
According to Pinhová, the European Commission is in constant contact with Slovak and Hungarian authorities to jointly address the consequences of attacks on energy infrastructure. At the same time, she praised the determination of the Ukrainian government, which is trying to repair the damaged oil pipeline. “Ukrainians are daily repairing infrastructure that is repeatedly destroyed. This situation reminds us how important it is to reduce our dependence on Russian fossil fuels,” the spokeswoman said.
Pinhová emphasized that the more the EU can free itself from Russian energy sources, the better it will be prepared to face similar crises in the future. According to her, it is therefore necessary to continue efforts to diversify energy sources and strengthen energy independence.
Cooperation with member states
The spokeswoman also assured that the EC cooperates daily with experts responsible for energy security in the member states, including Slovakia and Hungary. The goal is not only to solve current problems, but also to prevent future risks. “Energy security is a priority for us and we are doing everything to ensure stable energy supplies for all EU citizens,” concluded Pinhová.
