Today, the EU hosts around 4.2 million Ukrainians who benefit from the temporary protection status
The European Commission proposed to extend the temporary protection status for Ukrainians fleeing their country due to the Russian invasion, until March 4, 2026.
Today in the EU it hosts about 4.2 million Ukrainians benefiting from the temporary protection regime.
The Commission stresses that given the ongoing Russian attacks on urban and vital infrastructure across Ukraine, there are currently no safe and durable conditions for people to return home. It therefore considers that the grounds for temporary protection still exist and that it should be extended for another year as a necessary and appropriate response to the current situation.
The Temporary Protection Directive provides immediate protection and access to rights in the EU, including rights to residence, access to the labor market, social welfare, medical and other assistance. It also helps Member States to manage arrivals in an orderly and efficient manner.
The Commission will present the proposal to Ministers at the Justice and Home Affairs Council on 13 June. It is then up to the Council to formally approve the proposal.
The EU activated the Temporary Protection Directive on 4 March 2022 by unanimous decision of the member states. It was automatically extended by one year and further extended by another year by the Council, until 4 March 2025.
Source :Skai
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