Politics

EU unveils plans to bypass Hungary and Slovakia vetoes on Russian gas imports ban

European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said that EU countries that fail to abide by the ban will face legal consequences. Photo: PAP/EPA/RONALD WITTEK
European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said that EU countries that fail to abide by the ban will face legal consequences. Photo: PAP/EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Sanctions on Russian energy would require unanimous approval.