CLEAN : Central Europe foreign ministers torn on decoupling from Russian energy supplies

The video discusses the political landscape in Europe, focusing on the European integration process and the impact of Russian actions, such as the annexation of Crimea. It highlights the EU's energy policy, particularly the need to reduce dependency on Russian oil and gas. The speaker emphasizes Slovakia's political stance and Hungary's energy security, stressing the importance of diversification and the challenges of implementing sanctions on Russian energy imports.

What is highlighted as a significant political defeat for the Russian Federation?

• The European integration

• The horrifying pictures from a medium-sized country

• The annexation of Crimea

• The constitutional majority in the Parliament

What is the EU's goal regarding oil imports from Russia?

• To maintain the current level of imports

• To minimize Russia's income from trade

• To completely stop all imports immediately

• To increase imports for better relations

What challenge does the EU face in reducing dependency on Russian energy?

• Lack of political will

• No financial resources

• Immediate availability of alternatives

• The process cannot be done overnight

Why has Hungary decided not to support sanctions on oil and gas?

• To ensure energy security

• They have already diversified completely

• They support Russia's policies

• They have no political interest

What is Hungary's approach to ensuring a safe energy supply?

• Working on diversification

• Relying solely on Russian energy

• Importing energy from the EU

• Building new nuclear plants