Okamura said that one of the main conditions for his party’s potential participation in a new Czech government after the parliamentary elections would be a review of residence permits for all Ukrainians currently in the country.
He added that the large influx of Ukrainians into Czechia due to the war has worsened the housing shortage. Waiting times for medical appointments have also increased.
Okamura emphasized that this stance is not motivated by hatred, but by his position as a Czech politician who stands with Czech citizens.
Under the party’s plans, only Ukrainians who are clearly employed in positions that Czechs are not interested in would be allowed to remain in the country.
He also promised to remove Ukrainian flags from all government buildings if SPD joins the government.
Parliamentary elections in Czechia are scheduled for early October 2025. Public polls indicate that SPD is supported by 10–13% of voters.
Earlier, RBC-Ukraine reported that in February this year, Ukrainian media suggested that Ukrainians in Czechia could change their status from temporary protection to a special long-term residence permit.
The proposal is intended to support those who have adapted to life in Czechia and are ready for long-term residence without a protection status.