Fidesz: Ukrainian minority law does not provide enough guarantees for Hungarians
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The Fidesz parliamentary group issued a statement over the weekend regarding Ukraine's new minority law. In the opinion of the governing party, the legislation in its current form does not provide sufficient guarantees for the Hungarian minority living in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian government has recently taken several steps to settle the rights regarding the use of minority languages. The goal is for the country to meet European Union expectations and move closer to EU accession. According to the Ukrainian side, the law guarantees the rights of minorities, including the use of their mother tongue.
However, the Hungarian government's position remains cautious. Fidesz representatives emphasized that, in practice, the legislative changes do not necessarily mean the full restoration of the rights of Transcarpathian Hungarians. According to the faction, previous restrictions experienced in education and public administration continue to be a problem.
The significance of the issue is also great because the settlement of minority rights is one of the conditions for Hungary to support Ukraine's further integration processes. Diplomatic negotiations between the two countries will continue in the future to find a solution acceptable to both parties.
Overall, the situation remains tense, and the Hungarian side expects a thorough investigation regarding the implementation of Ukrainian legislation. Further consultations are expected to take place between Kyiv and Budapest in the coming months to resolve the issue.
Sources: Hungary Today
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