European Commission proposes to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 3, 2025

The European Commission is proposing to further extend the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia's aggression against Ukraine to March 3, 2025.

This is a statement by the European Commission.

"The Commission considers that the reasons for temporary protection persist and that the temporary protection should therefore be prolonged as a necessary and appropriate response to the current, volatile situation," the statement says.

The Temporary Protection Directive provides immediate protection and access to rights in the EU, including the right to reside, access to the labour market, housing, social assistance, medical and other assistance.