EU ministers have broadly supported a proposal to limit access to temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age, according to The Guardian. The European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced people. Sweden's migration minister, Johan Forssell, said his country was in favor of the proposal discussed at a Justice and Home Affairs meeting in Luxembourg.
Key Takeaways
EU ministers are considering limiting temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age to encourage them to fight in Ukraine. The proposal was discussed during a Justice and Home Affairs meeting in Luxembourg. More than 4.33 million Ukrainians currently benefit from the directive, with Germany hosting the largest share.
- EU considers restricting temporary protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age
- Sweden proposes limiting new arrivals seeking temporary protection status
- Over 4.33 million Ukrainians receive protection under the scheme
- Germany hosts the most Ukrainian refugees under the program
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| Temporary Protection For Ukrainian Men | Broad Agreement | EU considers restricting access to temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age. | |
| Number Of Ukrainians Benefiting From The Directive | Broad Agreement | Over 4.33 million people who have fled Ukraine currently benefit from the directive. |
Temporary Protection For Ukrainian Men
Broad AgreementEU considers restricting access to temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age.
Number Of Ukrainians Benefiting From The Directive
Broad AgreementOver 4.33 million people who have fled Ukraine currently benefit from the directive.
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Forssell emphasized that while it is essential to provide Ukrainians with protection, more men need to stay in Ukraine and fight to win the war. Any restrictions should apply only to new arrivals seeking temporary protection status, not those already covered by the scheme. The European Commission would need to propose any extension or modification of the scheme, which must then be approved by EU countries.
According to Eurostat data, more than 4.33 million people who have fled Ukraine currently benefit from the directive. Germany hosts the largest share of Ukrainians under the scheme, about 29% of the EU total, followed by Poland and Czechia. The proposal has sparked discussions among EU ministers, with some member states also demanding to make it harder for Russians to holiday in Europe.
Meanwhile, a group of member states led by Poland, Norway, and the Baltic states has called for stricter measures against Russian tourists. They cited the issuance of more than 470,000 tourist Schengen visas to Russian citizens in 2025 as a concern. Forssell criticized this situation, stating that it is 'completely insane' for Russians to enjoy leisure travel while Ukrainians are dying on the battlefield.
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