EU Nations Support Proposal to Deny Asylum to Military-Fit Ukrainian Men
EU countries almost unanimously support idea not to grant asylum to Ukrainian men
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European Union countries are largely backing a proposal to deny asylum to Ukrainian men aged 23-60 who are fit for military service, according to Sweden's Migration Minister Johan Forssell. This initiative, proposed by Ukraine, is still under discussion and not yet finalized.
- 01The proposal aims to prevent Ukrainian men aged 23-60, deemed fit for combat, from receiving temporary asylum in EU countries.
- 02Sweden's Minister for Migration, Johan Forssell, noted that there is 'nearly unanimous support' for this idea among EU nations.
- 03The EU's Temporary Protection Directive, which allows Ukrainian refugees to reside, work, and access healthcare, has been in effect since March 2022 and is extended annually.
- 04Approximately 4.3 million Ukrainian refugees are currently in EU countries, with about 1 billion men fit for military service.
- 05The final decision on the proposal is still pending, as discussions continue among EU member states.
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On June 6, 2023, Sweden's Minister for Migration, Johan Forssell, announced that European Union countries are largely in favor of a proposal to deny asylum to Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60 who are fit for military service. This proposal, which originated from Ukraine, is currently under discussion and has not yet been finalized. Forssell emphasized that there is 'nearly unanimous support' among EU nations for this initiative. The proposal comes in the context of the EU's Temporary Protection Directive, which has been in place since March 2022, allowing Ukrainian refugees the right to reside, work, and access essential services such as healthcare and education. This directive has been extended annually and is currently set to last until March 2027. As of now, EU countries are hosting around 4.3 million Ukrainian refugees, including an estimated 1 billion men eligible for military service. The ongoing discussions will determine the final outcome of this asylum proposal.
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The proposal could significantly affect the status of Ukrainian men in the EU, particularly those of military age seeking refuge.
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