EU extends protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2027 – what now?

EU extends protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2027 – what now?

The EU member states have agreed to extend temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine until March 2027. How Radio lip reports, this is a political agreement in principle that grants those affected continued access to the labor market, social benefits and medical care without having to go through an asylum procedure.

However, the formal adoption of this regulation by the Member States is still pending and is expected at one of the upcoming meetings. At the same time, the EU countries are discussing how to coordinate a return strategy for the refugees.
This strategy aims to ease the transition to other forms of residence, such as work or student visas, and improve information about return options.

Promoting return opportunities

To support the return strategy, EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner announced that he would appoint a special envoy for Ukrainian refugees. This could be an important measure to help people plan their return to Ukraine and obtain the relevant information. However, the protective status could also be lifted early if the situation in Ukraine stabilizes.

Since the start of Russia's war of aggression, over 4.3 million people from Ukraine have sought refuge in the EU. Germany has taken in the most refugees, with over 1.2 million, which illustrates the solidarity within the EU. This is also done by Mirror emphasizes, which presents the current situation in detail.

The ongoing talks and political agreement show that the EU is committed to providing long-term support to Ukrainian refugees while working on solutions for future returns. The upcoming meetings of Member States could be crucial for the final adoption of these measures.