EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians but not new arrivals eligible for military service
The proposal would extend protection until March 2028 and could bar men aged 23 to 60 who cannot leave Ukraine because of military duties.
- On Friday, the European Commission proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028, while excluding new arrivals aged 23 to 60 subject to military obligations under Ukrainian law.
- Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner stated the proposal addresses Ukraine's 'evolving defence needs', following pressure from several EU member states to tighten rules regarding military personnel availability.
- More than 4.3 million people currently hold temporary protection in the EU, though the new measure exempts future arrivals with specific medical conditions or family obligations under Ukrainian law.
- Human Rights Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty warned against blanket restrictions, emphasizing that conditions in Ukraine do not meet safety requirements for return and terminating protections risks forcing millions into legal uncertainty.
- The European Commission also plans to test a voluntary return program supporting Ukrainians wishing to return home immediately or in the near future once fighting eases.
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The EU Commission wants to make it more difficult to welcome vulnerable Ukrainians in the future. In order to ensure Ukraine's defence capacity, new arrivals aged 23 to 60 should not be granted temporary protection in principle, the Commission said in Brussels.
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