military-age men

Ukraine has requested the EU to exclude military-age men from temporary protection programs, as part of discussions to extend protections for Ukrainians until 2028. EU members remain divided on the proposal, and no final decision has been made.

Poland is advocating for the EU to revise temporary protection rules for Ukrainian refugees, specifically excluding military-age men from automatic status. The EU is considering extending or reforming refugee protections beyond 2027, but current beneficiaries will remain unaffected.