EU ambassadors to consider extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians on 15 July

The EU Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) is considering the extension of the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainians seeking refuge from the war in the European Union for another year – until 4 March 2028.

Source: European Pravda, citing several EU diplomats and officials familiar with the matter

Details: The extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU is on Coreper's agenda for 15 July.

"Consideration of the extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2028 has already begun. The aim is to reach agreement in principle," one of EP's sources said.

Once agreement in principle is reached – if no member state has serious objections – following the completion of the technical work on preparing amendments to the Temporary Protection Directive, it will return to Coreper for adoption without discussion.

Background:

• On 26 June, the European Commission published its proposal to extend the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainians fleeing the war in the EU for another year.
• The EU proposes to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until 4 March 2028, with an exception for those fleeing military service in the Ukrainian forces.
• The European Union plans to make a decision on the status of Ukrainian refugees in July 2026; if this is not achieved, another attempt will be made in September.

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