The KMKSZ could be banned as Ukraine investigates its alleged links to espionage activities, with tension rising in the region.Continue reading
As reported by Hungary Today, statements in the Ukrainian media have raised the possibility of banning the Hungarian Cultural Association of Transcarpathia (KMKSZ). However, László Brenzovics, head of the association, clarified that the organization operates in accordance with Ukrainian law and that there is no active investigation against the party. The politician believes that there is an anti-Hungarian campaign underway in Ukraine.
“An article appeared on the Transcarpathian website Novini Zakarpattya, raising the question of whether Ukrainian authorities are considering banning the KMKSZ or investigating the matter. This was followed by statements by county representative Roland Tseber, which hinted at a ban on the KMKSZ, but did not name it directly,” László Brenzovics told Magyar Nemzet.
We know that there have been cases of political parties being blacklisted in Ukraine in the recent period, but we are not aware of any investigation or other criminal proceedings against the Hungarian Cultural Association of Transcarpathia,”
stated Brenzovics.
The Transcarpathian politician added that, on the contrary, the proceedings that began several years ago against the charitable foundations established by the KMKSZ are still ongoing.
As reported by the Ukrainian press, although no official decision has yet been made to ban the KMKSZ, the situation in the region is becoming increasingly tense. If the ban is implemented, the political map of Transcarpathia could change significantly and the Hungarian community’s influence on local government could weaken.
We are currently trying to clarify the situation and find out what is actually going on. The law enforcement agencies have not contacted us about this matter, and our stance is that the party is operating in accordance with Ukrainian law,”
underlined Brenzovics.
The Transcarpathian politician believes that the statement told by Péter Magyar’s friend, Roland Tseber, is nothing more than a smear campaign against the Hungarian party.
The situation prompted a quick response from Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, who posted a message about the case on his social media page addressed to Kyiv, stating: “do not interfere with the KMKSZ.”
We demand immediate clarification from the Ukrainian Government regarding recent media reports suggesting a potential ban on the KMKSZ — a political organization that has long represented and defended the rights of the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia.”
Via Magyar Nemzet, Featured photo: MTI/Purger Tamás