EU Parliament Member: Russia Sanctions Undermine European Industry Competitiveness

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Milan Uhrík, a Slovak representative in the European Parliament and leader of the “Republic” party, has criticized the European Union‘s sanctions policy against Russia in an interview with RIA Novosti, stating that this policy weakens the competitiveness of European industries.

Uhrík stated that anti-Russian sanctions harm European industries and are a result of shortsightedness by EU officials. He previously voiced criticism of energy sanctions against Russia in the European Parliament, advocating for the lifting of restrictions on energy imports from the country.

Uhrík has been a member of the European Parliament since 2019. In the current term, he represents the Movement Slovakia (Hnutie Slovensko) party and is part of the “Europe of Sovereign Nations” parliamentary group within the institution.

Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in 2022, the European Union imposed a series of economic, trade, and energy sanctions against Russia. These restrictions were implemented with the aim of reducing Russia’s revenues and limiting its ability to continue the conflict. Conversely, critics of this policy have warned about increased energy costs and pressure on European industries.