LRT writes that the proposal to tighten the restrictions in force in Lithuania against citizens of Russia and Belarus does not comply with the legal norms of the European Union. According to the portal, Ministry of Justice lawyers came to this conclusion.
“If the citizens of the countries specified in the draft are deprived of the opportunity to apply for a residence permit without evaluating their individual situations, the provisions of the draft do not comply with the provisions of the directive. [ЕС] ” says the document.
As LRT notes, we are talking about restrictions that are proposed to deprive both Russians and Belarusians of the opportunity to apply for a visa in Lithuania; The exception is if this occurs through the mediation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic. The portal notes that without such visas, such foreigners will not be able to apply for a temporary residence permit in the country.
At the same time, in the spring, the Lithuanian Seimas adopted a law providing for tightening the procedure for issuing permanent or temporary residence permits, visas by one year and banning the movement of Russian citizens between foreign countries. EU border, except where they meet the requirements set by Lithuania. The legislation also provides for tightening the rights of Russian citizens to purchase real estate in Lithuania; Exceptions are provided only for Russians with permanent residence permits or those who purchased real estate in the country by inheritance. Belarusians will not be affected by the new norms, but their inclusion in the restrictions is being actively discussed in Lithuania.
Previously in Lithuania spoke He is in favor of expanding restrictions on Russians and Belarusians.