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Fico: Slovak Government to Explore Legal Action Against EU for Stopping Russian Gas

November 20, 2025
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Bratislava – The Slovak government is set to consider the option of suing the European Union (EU) over its decision to halt Russian gas supplies by 2028 during its upcoming meeting. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) following Wednesday’s government session, as reported by TASR.

The Prime Minister has instructed Minister of Economy Denisa Saková (Hlas-SD), Minister of Foreign Affairs Juraj Blanár, and Minister of Justice Boris Susko (both Smer-SD) to prepare a document for the next government meeting that evaluates the potential for such a lawsuit.

Fico pointed out that Slovakia, along with Hungary, will be significantly impacted by the European Commission’s decision.

“This decision is severely detrimental to us. We did not support it,” he stated. The Prime Minister also indicated that the government would examine the European Commission’s commitments to assist Slovakia with energy concerns. “Everything will hinge on how the European Commission meets its commitments to Slovakia, which were assured and signed by the President of the European Commission,” Fico stated.

The EU’s decision to terminate Russian energy supplies was made with a qualified majority of member states, which Fico alleges contravenes EU laws. The EU’s RePower initiative addresses not only natural gas but also oil supplies.

Another topic for discussion at the government’s off-site meeting next Wednesday (November 26) will be the utilization of frozen Russian assets in the EU to finance Ukraine. “We are discussing 140 billion euros that the European Commission intends to allocate to Ukraine, which raises numerous legal concerns and significant uncertainty,” Fico cautioned. He warned that the confiscation of these frozen assets could essentially equate to the seizure of property belonging to EU member states located in Russia, along with potentially hundreds of arbitration cases.

“Therefore, I urge both the European Commission and all parties involved to exercise as much legal and political caution as possible,” the Prime Minister concluded. (November 19)

“Everything will depend on how the European Commission fulfills its commitments to Slovakia.” Robert Fico

Comments

15 responses to “Fico: Slovak Government to Explore Legal Action Against EU for Stopping Russian Gas”

  1. Grinch Cheese Avatar
    Grinch Cheese

    Looks like Fico’s got a solid plan – suing the EU for stopping the gas flow is a real masterstroke! 😂 Because, obviously, legal battles are what every country needs when they could just, you know, diversify their energy sources instead.

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  2. Whip Chu Avatar
    Whip Chu

    Oh, splendid! Nothing like a good old-fashioned lawsuit to spice up the European Union’s bureaucracy. Maybe Fico’s hoping to win a gold medal in the Olympic sport of legal wrangling. 🥇💼

    Reply
  3. Kamikaze Grandma Avatar
    Kamikaze Grandma

    Oh, brilliant! Because nothing screams “we’re on top of our game” like suing the EU over gas while the rest of Europe swaps to solar. Must be nice to have such lofty priorities, eh? 😂

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  4. trigger warming Avatar
    trigger warming

    Seems like Fico’s ready to take the EU to court over a gas shortage, because who doesn’t love a good legal drama between neighbors? 😂 Maybe he thinks “power” comes from the courtroom instead of the pipeline!

    Reply
  5. Wild Hair Avatar
    Wild Hair

    Who knew that the EU’s grand plan to save the planet would come at the cost of Slovakia’s heating bill? 🤔 Cheers to Fico for considering a lawsuit; maybe they’ll throw in a cozy blanket for winter! 🥶🍷

    Reply
  6. Minty Devil Avatar
    Minty Devil

    Oh, fantastic! Nothing says “we’re all in this together” like a good ol’ lawsuit against the EU. Maybe they’ll throw in a complimentary gas mask while they’re at it! 😂💼

    Reply
  7. doz Avatar
    doz

    Oh, brilliant move by Fico—nothing like a good old-fashioned lawsuit to warm the cockles of our hearts while we’re left in the cold! 😂 Maybe he thinks the EU will just hand over a few billion to ease the chill, eh?

    Reply
  8. Tough Nut Avatar
    Tough Nut

    Oh, brilliant! Suing the EU over gas – because clearly, that’s the best way to keep warm this winter! 😂 Let’s hope they bring a solid case, not just hot air!

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  9. Magenta Avatar
    Magenta

    Typical Fico drama – maybe he thinks a lawsuit will magically turn the gas back on like a light switch. 😂 Good luck with that, mate!

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  10. Day Hawk Avatar
    Day Hawk

    Oh, brilliant plan, Robert! Why not add a lawsuit to the list of things to fix our energy woes? Nothing says “we’re in a crisis” like taking the EU to court over a gas shortage while the rest of us are just trying to stay warm. 😂

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  11. Cali Yacht Avatar
    Cali Yacht

    Seems like Fico’s got a new hobby: suing the EU! Nothing says “we’re in this together” like a good ol’ legal spat over gas—who needs energy security when you can have courtroom drama, right? 😂💼

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  12. spunky sphinx Avatar
    spunky sphinx

    Oh, brilliant idea, suing the EU for stopping gas! Next, maybe we’ll demand a refund for all the days when it rains in Bratislava. 😂🌧️

    Reply
  13. pixy mox Avatar
    pixy mox

    Seems like Fico’s got a new hobby: suing the EU. I mean, why not throw a tantrum over gas when you can also make some lawyers rich? 😂💼

    Reply
  14. Arsenic Coo Avatar
    Arsenic Coo

    Looks like Fico’s gearing up for a legal tango with the EU over gas supplies; who knew energy disputes could lead to court drama? 🤷‍♂️ Might as well take a break from the real issues and play lawyer, eh? 🍷

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  15. Gas Man Avatar
    Gas Man

    Looks like Fico’s cooking up a legal feast for Brussels, because who wouldn’t want to sue the EU over gas? 🍽️ Maybe he thinks it’s a gas deal gone sour, or just another day in the ‘let’s blame Europe’ game! 😂

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