Hungary has reportedly eased entry conditions for Russians and Belarusians, allowing them access to the EU without stringent checks, [repots](https://x.com/dw_russian/status/1818018921229992215) Deutsche Welle.
After Viktor Orban’s visit to Moscow, Budapest has included Russian and Belarusian citizens in its so-called “national card” program. Intended for those wanting to work in Hungary, this card is issued for two years with the possibility of extension.
Journalists have noted that holders of the “national card” bypass special European-level checks, already sparking concerns among Hungary’s neighbors. German publication RND reminded that the Hungarian government announced in the spring its expectation of around 65,000 workers with their families entering the country.
Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party, has raised alarm over Hungary’s decision to issue visas to Russian citizens, potentially increasing security risks across much of the continent.
The European Union is calling for urgent actions against Hungary’s plans to allow Russians to obtain visas despite ongoing sanctions. Manfred Weber, head of the European Parliament’s largest party, detailed these concerns in an exclusive [to the Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/b2a4ebd8-df41-43fe-8d63-602c1d50e899).
Weber claims that Hungary’s move to relax visa restrictions for Russian tourists could become an “open door for spies,” enabling citizens of the aggressor country to travel freely across much of Europe.
European leaders are now being urged to take immediate countermeasures due to “serious national security concerns.” Weber has already sent a letter to European Council President Charles Michel, requesting the issue be addressed at the upcoming leaders’ summit in October.
“This policy could also facilitate Russians moving freely in the Schengen zone, bypassing restrictions imposed by EU law,” Weber stated.
The integrity of the Schengen zone must be maintained, according to EU leaders, to minimize security risks and prevent similar initiatives in the future.
Budapest, on the other hand, has cited that many of the arriving Russians are set to work on building a nuclear power plant using Russian technology.
On July 29, Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski remarked that Hungary always has the option to leave the European Union if it disagrees with EU policies regarding Ukraine.
Furthermore, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said on July 23 that Hungary should ask itself whether the EU is truly the right community for them.
This is a red line and the remaining EU-countries should really draw a line at this point.
The absence of a rule to oust a country from the EU doesn’t mean it can’t be done or shouldn’t be considered.
>concerns
Deep, I hope?
Hungary gives you so many chances. Can you at least throw it out of the Schengen?
The Orbán government must be overthrown urgently! It may be anti-democratic, but it is necessary. Fidesz must be removed, because it poisons not only Hungary, but the whole of Europe.
We should close walls with hungary then
Time for the EU to make an example of HU. They need to strip HU of EU voting rights, then vote to expel HU from EU, and reestablish border control with HU. This should be done yesterday.
End Hungary as a member of every Europian organisation and close the borders. Lets see what the Hungarians are going to do with Orban. Rules…. declare a emergengy and name it threatening to Europes existence. There is no lying in that.
Remove Hungary from Schengen. They are a security risk
It should Spark more than a Concern. If we dont act, Russia will Sabotage Things and people will die because of Hungary.
Am I forgetting something here, Surely they would just have easier access to hungry. How does that affect the rest of the EU they would still have strict border controls getting out of hungry. With strong russian accents none the less
By the time the EU reacts, it will be even more full of Russian spies than it is now.
Kick hungary out of EU is the easy way… Fuck them off
They should suspend their Schengen and increase border control. Otherwise there will be Russian spies all over EU
Kick Hungary of Schengen for security reasons, then proceed to remove the voting rights. Easy if you think about it.
Other countries could threaten to exit Schengen, that would push them to do it.
Close EU/Hungary borders now
Time to Kick Hungary outta EU
Nice of Hungary to not give into bigotry and xenophobia.
They should be at least kicked out of Schengen area. So we don’t get the Russians leaking in before they are kicked out of EU.
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Hungary has reportedly eased entry conditions for Russians and Belarusians, allowing them access to the EU without stringent checks, [repots](https://x.com/dw_russian/status/1818018921229992215) Deutsche Welle.
After Viktor Orban’s visit to Moscow, Budapest has included Russian and Belarusian citizens in its so-called “national card” program. Intended for those wanting to work in Hungary, this card is issued for two years with the possibility of extension.
Journalists have noted that holders of the “national card” bypass special European-level checks, already sparking concerns among Hungary’s neighbors. German publication RND reminded that the Hungarian government announced in the spring its expectation of around 65,000 workers with their families entering the country.
Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party, has raised alarm over Hungary’s decision to issue visas to Russian citizens, potentially increasing security risks across much of the continent.
The European Union is calling for urgent actions against Hungary’s plans to allow Russians to obtain visas despite ongoing sanctions. Manfred Weber, head of the European Parliament’s largest party, detailed these concerns in an exclusive [to the Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/b2a4ebd8-df41-43fe-8d63-602c1d50e899).
Weber claims that Hungary’s move to relax visa restrictions for Russian tourists could become an “open door for spies,” enabling citizens of the aggressor country to travel freely across much of Europe.
European leaders are now being urged to take immediate countermeasures due to “serious national security concerns.” Weber has already sent a letter to European Council President Charles Michel, requesting the issue be addressed at the upcoming leaders’ summit in October.
“This policy could also facilitate Russians moving freely in the Schengen zone, bypassing restrictions imposed by EU law,” Weber stated.
The integrity of the Schengen zone must be maintained, according to EU leaders, to minimize security risks and prevent similar initiatives in the future.
Budapest, on the other hand, has cited that many of the arriving Russians are set to work on building a nuclear power plant using Russian technology.
On July 29, Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski remarked that Hungary always has the option to leave the European Union if it disagrees with EU policies regarding Ukraine.
Furthermore, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said on July 23 that Hungary should ask itself whether the EU is truly the right community for them.
This is a red line and the remaining EU-countries should really draw a line at this point.
The absence of a rule to oust a country from the EU doesn’t mean it can’t be done or shouldn’t be considered.
>concerns
Deep, I hope?
Hungary gives you so many chances. Can you at least throw it out of the Schengen?
The Orbán government must be overthrown urgently! It may be anti-democratic, but it is necessary. Fidesz must be removed, because it poisons not only Hungary, but the whole of Europe.
We should close walls with hungary then
Time for the EU to make an example of HU. They need to strip HU of EU voting rights, then vote to expel HU from EU, and reestablish border control with HU. This should be done yesterday.
End Hungary as a member of every Europian organisation and close the borders. Lets see what the Hungarians are going to do with Orban. Rules…. declare a emergengy and name it threatening to Europes existence. There is no lying in that.
Remove Hungary from Schengen. They are a security risk
It should Spark more than a Concern. If we dont act, Russia will Sabotage Things and people will die because of Hungary.
Am I forgetting something here, Surely they would just have easier access to hungry. How does that affect the rest of the EU they would still have strict border controls getting out of hungry. With strong russian accents none the less
By the time the EU reacts, it will be even more full of Russian spies than it is now.
Kick hungary out of EU is the easy way… Fuck them off
They should suspend their Schengen and increase border control. Otherwise there will be Russian spies all over EU
Kick Hungary of Schengen for security reasons, then proceed to remove the voting rights. Easy if you think about it.
Other countries could threaten to exit Schengen, that would push them to do it.
Close EU/Hungary borders now
Time to Kick Hungary outta EU
Nice of Hungary to not give into bigotry and xenophobia.
They should be at least kicked out of Schengen area. So we don’t get the Russians leaking in before they are kicked out of EU.