Czech populist leader wants to review residence permits for all Ukrainians
7 September 02:01
The leader of the Czech populist party SPD (Freedom and Direct Democracy), Tomio Okamura, said that in order to potentially join the coalition, they will demand a review of the residence permits of all Ukrainians in the Czech Republic as a point of the government’s program.
This was reported by IDNES, "Komersant Ukrainian" writes.
Okamura said that the party would demand a review of the residence permits of all Ukrainians living in the Czech Republic for potential participation in the new government after the parliamentary elections.
He noted that after the massive arrival of Ukrainian citizens to the Czech Republic due to the war, the situation with the availability of rental housing in the country has deteriorated and queues at clinics have increased.
“This is not about hate, but I am a Czech politician and I am on the side of Czech citizens,” Okamura said.
According to the party’s plans, only those Ukrainians who “clearly work in jobs that are of little interest to the Czechs” should be allowed to stay in the Czech Republic.
Okamura also wants to immediately remove Ukrainian flags from government buildings if he participates in the government.
Recent polls have shown that 10-13% of voters support this political party.
