Czech opposition will demand a review of rules for Ukrainians: what will change

The leader of the Czech opposition party 'Freedom and Direct Democracy' (SPD), Tomio Okamura, is ready to review the residence rules for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic after the parliamentary elections in October. This news is reported by Deník N.

The politician claims that the influx of Ukrainian refugees due to the Russian invasion has created problems with housing rentals and medical services. 'This is not hatred, but I stand with Czech citizens,' Okamura emphasized.

SPD plans to maintain the right to reside in the Czech Republic only for Ukrainians who occupy positions that are not of interest to local residents. Other Ukrainians may lose their residence permits.

The Czech Republic is a leader among European countries in the number of Ukrainian refugees

According to surveys, Okamura's party currently has support at the level of 10-13 percent.

The Czech Republic is one of three European countries with the largest number of Ukrainian refugees. According to the UN, as of July 2025, about 379 thousand Ukrainian citizens who received temporary protection were living in the country.

The message also reminds about the new '800+' payment conditions for Ukrainians in Poland.

A short summary: Czech politician Tomio Okamura is ready to review the residence rules for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic after the elections, trying to solve the problem with housing rentals and access to medical services. It is also important to note that the Czech Republic leads among European countries in the number of Ukrainian refugees, according to UN data.