Published on
26/06/2026 - 10:36 GMT+2
The European Commission proposed excluding military-age Ukrainian men from the EU's temporary protection scheme while extending the program until March 2028, in a move intended to bolster Kyiv's armed forces.
The measure followed pressure from several EU member states to tighten temporary protection rules, citing integration challenges and Ukraine's need for additional military personnel. It was also backed by Kyiv, which, under martial law, bars most men aged 23 and older from leaving the country.
"Our proposal takes into account Ukraine's evolving defence needs," EU Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner said.
