Slovakia Vetoes EU Sanctions Over Energy Phase-Out | JQJO

Slovakia vetoed the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia due to concerns over the REPowerEU roadmap, which aims to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027. Prime Minister Robert Fico opposes the roadmap, citing potential price increases and economic harm to Slovakia. He demands financial compensation and guarantees to mitigate these risks, including protection against potential lawsuits from Gazprom. The EU Commission is attempting to negotiate a solution, but Fico's demands, potentially worth billions, pose a significant challenge.