The European Union’s top migration official is seeking answers from Hungary about a work visa program open to citizens from Russia and Belarus. European Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson is worried about whether they face tough security screening amid a spate of sabotage attacks and spying allegations across Europe.
Europe an Affairs Minister Janos Boka of Hungary speaks during the informal meeting of the EU General Affair council in Budapest, Hungary , Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. BRUSSELS — The Europe an Union’s top migration official expressed concern on Wednesday about a Hungarian work visa program open to citizens from Russia and Belarus , just as Hungary extended its National Card program to citizens from Russia and Belarus as it took over the EU’s rotating presidency in July.
Johansson listed a series of incidents since Russia’s full-fledged invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, including sabotage or hacking attacks in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania and Early last month, Johansson sent a letter to Hungary seeking clarification about its National Card, notably whether the program imposes stricter security checks on Russian and Belarus nationals. She received a reply two weeks ago but on Tuesday wanted to know more.
At a news conference in Brussels, Hungarian EU Affairs Minister Janos Boka played down the commission’s concerns. He said that seven countries, including Germany, Latvia, Poland and Spain have issued more visas to Russians.
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