War in Ukraine: More than 2 million refugees

Ukrainian citizens leaving their country because of Russian invasionwill be able to be informed of their rights to European Union and the provisional protection regime under the new European directive on a special website launched today by the European Commission.

The ec.europa.eu website contains information in Ukrainian and other languages ​​on border crossings, Ukrainian refugees upon their arrival in the EU, the possibilities of travel within the EU, as well as useful addresses in the various Member States, is transmitted by the RES EIA.

The Commission emphasizes in a relevant message that “So far, the war in Ukraine has forced more than two million people to flee their homes in search of safety, protection and assistance. Many more IDPs are moving in and out of the country and need shelter and basic information about their rights when they come to the EU.».

It is reminded that the temporary protection regimewhich EU countries have decided to give to Ukrainian refugees with unprecedented speed, is valid for at least one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional two years, if necessary:

The EU grants Ukrainian nationals and their families displaced by the conflict, residence permit in the EU as well as access to housing services, health, education and work.


Source: News Beast

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