Hungary downplays EU concerns over easing entry requirements for Russians, Belarusians

Hungary responded to Brussels’ request for an explanation over its easing of entry requirements for Russian and Belarusian nationals on Wednesday (21 August), dismissing concerns about potential security risks to the bloc’s Schengen border-free travel zone.

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Hungarian Interior Minister Sándor Pintér arrives for a meeting of EU justice and interior ministers at the EU Council building in Brussels. [Thierry Tronnel/Corbis via Getty Images]

Alexandra Brzozowski Euractiv 21-08-2024 17:45 2 min. read Content type: News Euractiv is part of the Trust Project

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