Hungary Faces EU Scrutiny for Easing Work Visas for Russians and Belarusians

Hungary has yet to provide the European Commission with an explanation regarding its recent decision to ease the issuance of work visas for Russian and Belarusian citizens, according to "Politico." The Commission indicated that it will review Budapest's actions in light of EU regulations once a response is received.

The European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, expressed concerns over the Hungarian move, noting that the relaxation of visa checks could compromise the security of other countries within the Schengen area....