On June 4, 2025, the European Commission proposed to prolong the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine until March 4, 2027. This aims to provide beneficiaries of temporary protection and Member States with legal certainty, ensuring that the same standards of protection continue to apply across the EU.
Temporary Protection is currently in place until March 2026.
The Commission has also proposed a set of measures to prepare a coordinated transition out of temporary protection, by way of a Council Recommendation.
The Council Recommendation outlines measures to support beneficiaries of temporary protection, including promoting integration into host countries and facilitating a smooth return to Ukraine. This will be achieved through initiatives such as voluntary return programs, exploratory visits, and information hubs that provide guidance on integration and return options. The Commission will also appoint a Special Envoy to support Member States in this process and ensure coordination with Ukrainian authorities.
It is now for the Council to formally adopt the proposal for the extension of temporary protection by one year and to endorse the Recommendation proposed by the Commission.
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