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TEMPORARY PROTECTION IS BEING EXTENDED TO MARCH 2026 FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

On the 25th June 2024, the European Council has decided to extend temporary protection for nearly four million Ukrainians until 4th March 2026.

Temporary protection is an EU emergency tool that is utilized in certain conditions that create many refugees. This protection was adopted in 2001 after the large-scale displacement from the armed conflict in the Western Balkans. It was finally used for the first time in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Temporary protection can be described as a safe place of refuge for large groups of people who have been forced out of their homes and are needing immediate assistance within the EU. This system is set in placed to take away the pressure on national asylum systems by not needing applications to be processed individually. Individuals who are apart of temporary protection are guaranteed the same rights across the EU such as residence, access to the labor market and housing, medical assistance, social welfare assistance, and access to education for children. It is important to note that the level of assistance can vary from one member state to another.

Next steps are determined by the member states as they may have adopted additional implementation acts to validate the prolongation.

For more information, please visit Ukrainian refugees: Council extends temporary protection until March 2026 – Consilium