On Friday, April 24, Slovakia filed a lawsuit against the EU decision of January 26, which regulates the phase-out of Russian gas imports and preparations for the cessation of Russian oil imports. This was reported on social media by the Minister of Justice of Slovakia, Boris Susko, according to UNN.
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"On April 24, 2026, a lawsuit for annulment was filed on behalf of the Slovak Republic pursuant to Article 263 TFEU against Regulation (EU) 2026/261 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the EU of January 26, 2026. This is the regulation that governs the gradual phase-out of Russian natural gas imports and the preparation for the termination of Russian oil imports," Susko wrote.
"We are filing the lawsuit because we question the legal basis on which this decision was made. The regulation was approved as a trade policy measure by a qualified majority, although by its nature it is a decision with sanction elements in the field of foreign and security policy, where unanimity of member states is required," the Slovak minister stated.
He argues that "such a procedure could upset the balance of power in the European Union and weaken the positions of member states in resolving fundamental issues."
"We believe it is important for the Court of Justice of the European Union to consider this issue and clearly determine whether the procedure for adopting this regulation complied with EU rules," Susko indicated.
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on April 17 that the lawsuit would be prepared and submitted to the EU Court of Justice.
Hungary and Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas ban - Politico26.01.26, 19:30