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The European Commission is proposing to extend the temporary protection directives for Ukrainian citizens for one year, until March 4, 2028.
"Today, the European Commission is proposing to extend the temporary protection of persons fleeing Russia's war against Ukraine for one year, taking into account Ukraine's overall ability to defend itself," the EK newspaper reported on Friday, June 26.
At the same time, it is proposing to create an exception for newly arrived persons who were prohibited from leaving Ukraine due to their military obligations. Such persons will not be granted temporary protection in the EU.
"Ukraine has asked us for this," EU Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner emphasized at a briefing, according to the dpa news agency.
The European Commission also emphasized the importance of EU countries stepping up preparations for a coordinated transition from temporary protection.
This should include the possibility of transitioning to long-term legal residence status, as well as opportunities for permanent return and reintegration into Ukraine, if the situation allows.
In effect, the EU is providing Ukrainians with another year of legal certainty, but at the same time is already preparing to transition from the temporary protection regime to other long-term solutions.