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EU to restrict protections for Ukrainian men, says it's at Kyiv's request
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- The EU announced an extension of temporary protection measures for 4.4 million Ukrainians living in the bloc until March 2028, but will no longer approve entry for men of military age, following a request from the Ukrainian government.
- This tightening aligns with a broader European trend, as countries like Denmark and Czechia have recently introduced or proposed similar restrictions for Ukrainians under temporary protection.
- The new restriction on military-age men, who are barred by Ukrainian law from leaving the country, has raised human rights concerns, with the Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner urging individualized assessments for protection claims.
- The restrictions will not apply retroactively to men who have already applied for temporary protection, and those no longer eligible can still seek asylum through the EU's general procedure.
- The new measures will take effect within weeks after formal adoption by EU countries and publication in the official EU law journal.
