On May 26 (Moscow time), according to TASS news agency, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that leaders of many member states of the European Union (EU) have signaled the possibility of joining Slovakia in the lawsuit against the European Commission (EC) related to the ban on importing Russian gas.
Speaking in a video posted on social networks, Mr. Fico said Slovakia believes in its legal arguments and has received positive signals from EU partners.
“We have filed a complaint with the EC regarding the termination of Russian gas supplies in 2027. Slovakia believes it has a solid legal basis and has received much support. Some EU prime ministers have also signaled that they may join us,” Mr. Fico said.
Previously, in April, Slovakia filed a lawsuit with the Court of Justice of the European Union to protest the plan to ban gas purchases from Russia.
According to Prime Minister Fico, Slovakia does not see this legal move as an act of confrontation with the EU but as a necessary measure to protect its economic interests.
Mr. Fico also said that the EU still needs energy supplies from Russia, especially gas and oil.
The EU needs Russian gas and oil," the Slovakian leader emphasized.
According to information previously announced, the gas supply contract between Slovakia and Russia is currently valid until 2034.
In January, the European Council approved a complete ban on Russian natural gas (LNG) into the EU from January 1, 2027, while gas imports through pipelines will be terminated from September 30, 2027.
The ban on short-term LNG import contracts has taken effect from April 25, 2026, while short-term contracts related to pipeline gas must be terminated before June 17, 2026.
The above move continues to show that the debates related to energy policy and dependence on supply in Europe have not shown signs of cooling down.
