Hungary attempts to bypass EU law on South Stream

Hungary’s parliament approved on 3 November 2014 legislation aimed at circumventing European Union law, opening the way for the construction of the Russian-backed South Stream natural gas pipeline on Hungarian territory.

The European Commission said it was in contact with Budapest for further clarifications.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Russia: EU should adapt its legislation to the South Stream bilaterals http://www.europeansources.info/record/russia-eu-should-adapt-its-legislation-to-the-south-stream-bilaterals/

ESO: Background information: Putin's pipeline drives wedge between EU and Balkan hopefuls http://www.europeansources.info/record/putins-pipeline-drives-wedge-between-eu-and-balkan-hopefuls/

EUObserver, 05.11.14: Hungary moves ahead with South Stream pipeline http://euobserver.com/news/126388

Jutarnji List, 06.11.14: Orbán turning his back on EU with South Stream (via Euro|Topics) http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/archiv/aehnliche/archiv_article/ARTICLE153201-Orban-turning-his-back-on-EU-with-South-Stream

South Stream: Partners: Hungary http://www.south-stream.info/partners/hungary/

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