The new Hungarian prime minister will prioritize maintaining relations with Russia to ensure energy stability

¬ Rosatom: The construction project of Hungary's Paks-2 nuclear power plant will be a special priority for the company

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Dmitry Rodionov, Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies at the Russian Institute for Innovation and Development, told TASS that unlike hardline anti-Russian figures such as EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, the incoming Hungarian prime minister appears to be a pragmatist unwilling to take measures severely damaging to domestic voters.

Rodionov pointed out that Márquez recognizes Hungary's dependence on Russian energy and understands that alternative energy supplies would bring costs unbearable for the nation.

Experts said: "For short-term gas and oil contracts, there is no feasible alternative in the foreseeable future."

He speculated that compared to Orbán, this incoming prime minister might adopt a less confrontational style toward the EU.

Regarding China, since economic interdependence has been deeply embedded in European markets, the expert believes Hungary will not isolate itself from capital and trade flows for political posturing.

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On April 14, Sergei Kiriyenko, General Director of Rosatom, told journalists in Cairo that the construction project of Hungary's Paks-2 nuclear power plant will be a special priority for Rosatom.

Kiriyenko said: "To address the issue of Hungary’s (Paks-2 nuclear power plant), further mobilization of all parties is required. We can commit that this will be our top priority—just as during the most difficult times, the project withstood the impact of the pandemic, threats of sanctions, and direct pressure, ultimately overcoming all challenges."

Kiriyenko further stated that Rosatom hopes the new Hungarian government will trust the Paks-2 nuclear power plant construction project.

He emphasized: "The project serves the interests of the Hungarian people. Nuclear power accounts for over 70% of Hungary’s energy mix."

He added that this not only ensures domestic energy supply but also enables the ability to export energy.

Source: sputniknews

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