Ukraine and the EU agree on a plan to end temporary protection for Ukrainians
The European Union and the Ukrainian side have started work on gradual termination of the temporary protection regime, which has been in force for Ukrainian citizens since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion.
As reported by «Judicial and Legal Newspaper», The parties have already agreed on step-by-step plan, which will include termination of automatic extension of temporary protection status in the EU countries.
What will change for Ukrainians
After the end of this regime, Ukrainians will have to:
apply for other types of residence permits (working, educational, humanitarian, etc.), or
return to Ukraine, If they do not have legal grounds to remain in the EU.
It is noted that the plan provides for transition period, to give people time to legalise their status.
«The issue of the return of Ukrainians and their social security after the end of temporary protection is in the focus of negotiations between Kyiv and Brussels,» the statement said.
Context.
The temporary protection regime for Ukrainian citizens has been in place in the EU since March 2022. The last time it was extended until March 2026, The European Commission is now planning to phase out the programme in connection with the transition to «a new phase of integration and return policy».
According to Eurostat, today About 4.2 million Ukrainians live in the EU, who enjoy temporary protection status.
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