Czech politician Okamura: Deny benefits to Ukrainian refugees, clashes with rival Kupka

Tomio Okamura, leader of the Czech Republic's Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party, stated that Ukrainian refugees should be denied social benefits. "Zero tolerance for illegal migration is correct," Okamura declared during a debate on CNN Prima News. He added that his party does not want to participate in the "irresponsible policy of Western countries."

Okamura's remarks came during a heated exchange with Martin Kupka, the leader of the opposition Civic Democratic Party (ODS). The debate focused on the recently enacted migration pact and the future of Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic. The government plans to introduce stricter conditions for these refugees.

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Zero tolerance for illegal migration is correct.

Kupka, in response to Okamura's stance, reportedly said, "You have lived up to your nickname," though the specific nickname was not mentioned in the source material. The exchange highlights a significant political division in the Czech Republic regarding migration policy and the support provided to Ukrainian refugees.

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his party does not want to participate in the irresponsible policy of Western countries.