Debate on citizenship for Hungarians living abroad

Hungarian politicians are currently discussing introducing dual citizenship for Hungarians living abroad. The debate primarily serves the interests of the opposition party Fidesz, writes the daily Gândul: "Hungary has once more brought up the problem of automatic citizenship for Hungarians living abroad - estimated at 1.5 million in Romania and over 500,000 in Slovakia. This is a favourite topic of the conservative [opposition leader] Viktor Orban. That was true in 2004. But at that time the move didn't pass the test when it was put to a referendum. Now the opposition has once more seized on it, hoping to win the votes of those who still refuse to accept the Treaty of Trianon [signed after World War I, in 1920] ... in the 2010 elections. ... Even if the initiative doesn't pay off in 2010, Orban will have plenty of time for it if he's ever re-elected prime minister one day. And with all the scandals and crises rocking the Hungarian Socialist Party, Orban's Fidesz is the only party in the race."

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