Olivér Hortay: Sanctions must be reviewed immediately

It would be good to do this before angry European masses force them to – said The Head of Energy and Climate Policy Division at the Századvég Foundation.

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Thus, not only must peace be reached now, but also the counterproductive system of sanctions criteria must be re-evaluated. In regard to even more sanctions on energy sanctions – this should not even come into question. 

“And finally, though this receives less attention, the energy crisis has surpassed the war. The European energy market has struggled with infrastructural issues regardless of the conflicts; this is mainly due to Brussels’ flawed energy policies. In order to completely resolve the current situation, it will be absolutely necessary to reform the previous EU aspirations. It is unacceptable that EU policy is based on artificially raising prices and reducing the community’s reliable production capacities. Instead of this, we must strive for reliable and affordable energy,” added Oliver Hortay.

So, though the situation is serious, it is not hopeless. To reach a solution however, Western politicians must change their approach. It would be good to do this before angry European masses force them to.