
Bratislava – Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) is facing strong opposition from SaS regarding his attempts to re-establish Slovakia’s energy dependence on Russia. The SaS party argues that these actions are not only at odds with the objectives of the European Union (EU) but also do not serve the interests of Slovakia, deeming it unacceptable for the Prime Minister to advocate for Russian energy supplies as reliable and beneficial. This information was reported by TASR.
According to Karol Galek, a liberal MP in the Slovak National Council and former State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy, “Russian gas is not inexpensive. Its availability is limited, and transport is complicated. The most costly gas is the one we find ourselves without during critical moments. Furthermore, Gazprom consistently fails to meet its obligations, and there is no reason to believe that Slovakia would be an exception.”
Galek contended that the Prime Minister is misleading the public, as Slovak energy firms are already demonstrating that they can operate independently of Russian gas.
Another SaS MP, Marián Viskupič, emphasized, “Instead of presenting factual information, Robert Fico is spreading alarmist narratives about non-existent issues. Slovakia’s energy security should not hinge on political maneuverings with the Kremlin. Supplies from the east should be a last resort rather than a primary option, especially given that we have more reliable partners in democratic nations.”
The SaS’s response came after the Prime Minister’s statements made on Wednesday, in which he acknowledged Slovakia’s strategic aim to diminish the EU’s energy dependence on third-party countries. However, Fico described the European Commission’s recent proposal, which aims to completely halt imports of gas, oil, and nuclear fuel from Russia, as unacceptable in its current form. He warned that such a move would significantly undermine the competitiveness of both the EU and Slovakia. (May 7)













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