Newly arrived Ukrainian male refugees of military age in Germany must be exempt from military service to qualify for temporary protection in the country, while those staying illegally could face deportation.
That is according to DW, citing Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior, Ukrinform reports.
According to the report, Ukrainian men aged 23 to 60 who fled Russia's war against Ukraine and are not exempt from military service can no longer receive temporary protection in Germany.
"This restriction applies to men who arrived in Germany on or after July 31, 2026. This was the day a relevant provision of a Council of the EU decision entered into force. Under the provision, temporary protection is granted exclusively to those whose 'military service obligation in Ukraine has been fulfilled'," the report said.
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