Think Tank Europa: Hungarian election could hamper energy sanctions

The reelection of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban could pose new challenges as far as imposing additional sanctions on Russian energy, says Think Tank Europa Director. There is no doubt that there will be ”tightening of sanctions” – as is also indicated by top EU officials.
Viktor Orban's emphatic election victory in Hungary could cause division in the EU on further sanctions against Russia. | Photo: BERNADETT SZABO/REUTERS / X02784
Viktor Orban's emphatic election victory in Hungary could cause division in the EU on further sanctions against Russia. | Photo: BERNADETT SZABO/REUTERS / X02784
BY PETER THOMSEN, WATCH MEDIA EU CORRESPONDENT, TRANSLATED BY CHRISTOFFER ØSTERGAARD

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