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EU calls on Hungary to check passport issue to Ukrainians

Spat Budapest-Kiev over dual cirizenship to Hungarians minority

08 October, 21:11
(ANSA) - BRUXELLES, 08 OTT - "We have called on the national authorities to investigate diligently such cases and make sure that the appropriate checks are in place", EU spokesperson said journalists today on a spat between Kiev and Budapest concerning the Hungarian authorities issuing passports to Western Ukraine' citizens. EU spokesperson added that such schemes are not part of the EU line on citizenship.

Ukraine does not allow dual citizenship, while Hungary complains that Kiev limits Hungarians' minority in Transcarpathia (western Ukraine) rights.(ANSA).

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