Posted on 08/01/2024 7:07:21 PM PDT by Right Wing Vegan
The European Union's internal affairs chief warned Hungary on Thursday that its decision to ease visa restrictions for Russians and Belarusians posed a potential security threat and said she would take action if her concerns were not addressed.
Hungary last month extended its "national card" immigration programme to include Russians and Belarusians, among others. The holder of such a card is allowed to work in Hungary without security clearance and can bring their families to the country.
The move sparked alarm among EU officials, who said Russia and its ally Belarus could exploit the scheme to send saboteurs and spies into the EU's border-free Schengen zone even as the bloc is trying to isolate Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
"Russia is a security threat. We need more, not less vigilance," EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said in a post , opens new tab on X on Thursday evening.
"Today in a letter I ask the Hungarian government to explain. If their easy access scheme is a risk, we will act."
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The EU cares about borders and security suddenly?
The borders eased for lots of folks why not Russians too...
brown invaders: welcome! welcome!
whites who follow the rules: OY VEY!!!
Keep poking the bear.
1000%
The EU is expected to do what their master (US) is telling them. Too bad our regime has a surplus of war mongers and a shortage of peacemakers as well as decent diplomats.
"Sucks to be EU"
"Short Pants" Tony Blinken - captain of The Kiddie Table of International Geopolitics.
One thing you can be sure of, Hungary will have carefully vetted anyone they allow into their country, unlike the EU which demands any and all moslem terrorists be welcomed and given preference over and country’s native citizens. Why shouldn’t people trying to escape Putin’s insanity be given sanctuary?
One thing you can be sure of, Hungary will have carefully vetted anyone they allow into their country, unlike the EU which demands any and all moslem terrorists be welcomed and given preference over and country’s native citizens. Why shouldn’t people trying to escape Putin’s insanity be given sanctuary?
Have not heard that the primary number are gulag escapees.
How many infantry divisions does the EU have?
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