Proposal for a COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION on a coordinated approach to the transition out of temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine
Date: 2025-06-04
Institutions: Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Subjects: EU Member State, EU migration policy, Russo-Ukrainian issue, Ukraine, admission of aliens, disclosure of information, exchange of information, foreign national, international protection, return migration

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   EUROPEAN COMMISSION  Brussels, 4.6.2025  COM(2025) 651 final 2025/0651 (NLE)  Proposal for a COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION on a coordinated approach to the transition out of temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine  
 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

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CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL 

Reasons for and objectives of the proposal 

On  4  March  2022,  the  Council  adopted  implementing  Decision  2022/382  and  activated 
Council  Directive  2001/55/EC  of  20  July  2001  (the  ‘Temporary  Protection  Directive’)  for 
certain categories of people displaced on or after 24 February 2022, as a result of the military 
invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces that began on that date. Pursuant to Article 4(1) 
of  the  Temporary  Protection  Directive,  temporary  protection  was  first  applied  for  an  initial 
period of 1 year, until 4 March 2023, and was then automatically extended for one additional 
year until 4 March 2024.  

Since that date, the duration of temporary protection has been further extended twice. On 19 
October  2023,  the  Council  adopted  Implementing  Decision  (EU)  2023/2409  extending 
temporary  protection  until  4  March  2025.  On  25  June  2024,  the  Council  adopted 
Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1836 extending temporary protection for a further period 
of one year, until 4 March 2026. 

The  Temporary  Protection  Directive  continues  to  provide  a  sound  legal  framework  for 
ensuring the same, harmonised standards of protection for millions of people fleeing the war 
in  Ukraine  to  the  EU.  As  the  reasons  for  temporary  protection  persist,  due  to  the  ongoing 
volatile situation in Ukraine that does not yet allow to conclude that there are safe and durable 
conditions  for return  as  well as  the ongoing  uncertainty on how the situation  in  the country 
will  evolve,  the  Commission  is  presenting  this  proposal  for  a  Council  Recommendation 
alongside the proposal to extend temporary protection for a further year, until 4 March 2027. 

Temporary  protection  is  by  its  nature  temporary.  At  some  future  point  in  time,  when  the 
circumstances change to allow for sufficient  certainty about  the situation in  Ukraine,  and in 
particular  the  conclusion  that  safe  and  durable  conditions  for  return  would  exist,  temporary 
protection will need to come to an end. It is necessary to be ready for this change when that 
time  comes.  Therefore,  it  is  important  to  pave  the  way  for  a  smooth  and  well-coordinated 
transition out of temporary protection that will cater for the needs of those residing in the EU, 
while taking into account the capacity and reconstruction needs of Ukraine. 

Inherent  to  the  definition  of  temporary  protection  is  also  the  need  to  avoid  risks  to  the 
Member States’ national asylum systems  which would otherwise be unable to  process large 
number  of  applications  for  international  protection  without  undermining  their  efficient 
operation.  This  consideration  is  of  key  importance  when  mapping  the  transition  out  of 
temporary  protection  to  ensure  that  a  future  ending  of  temporary  protection  avoids  adverse 
impacts on national asylum systems. 

The EU needs a common approach for the future. Our approach must balance the interests of 
Member  States,  of  the  people  who  sought  refuge  in  the  EU,  and  of  Ukraine,  while  offering 
predictability,  stability  and  a  more  balanced  impact  across  Member  States.  A  common 
European  approach  also  allows  us  to  fully  consider  the  views  of  the  Ukrainian  government 
and the country’s reconstruction needs. 

In  this  context,  the  Commission  proposes  a  set  of  coordinated  measures  to  transition  from 
temporary protection to other legal statuses, as well as to support people who wish to go home 
when  the  situation  allows.  Knowing  what  will  happen  when  temporary  protection  ends, 

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providing possibilities for continuing legal residence in the EU as well as possibilities to go 
back  home  would  allow  persons  enjoying  temporary  protection  to  make  informed  choices 
about their future, while ensuring legal certainty on their status.  

Based on  these  considerations, the Commission proposes  that the  Council  Recommendation 
focuses on four sets of measures to: 

(1)  promote  and  facilitate  the  transition  to  other  legal  statuses  already  before  the 

end of temporary protection; 

(2)  pave the way for a smooth and sustainable reintegration in Ukraine; 

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ensure information provision to displaced persons; and 

ensure coordination, monitoring and exchange of information among Member 
States and with the Ukrainian authorities. 

Measures to promote and facilitate the transition to other legal statuses already before 
the end of temporary protection 

Temporary protection was initially activated to provide immediate relief to individuals fleeing 
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, ensuring that the Member States’ asylum systems 
would not be overwhelmed by a large number of applications for international protection, and 
preventing  the  risk  that  Member  States  would  be  unable  to  process  applications  without 
adverse effects on their efficient operation, in the interest of the persons requesting protection. 
Many displaced persons who have benefitted from temporary protection have now been in the 
EU for several  years,  and  have integrated into their host societies by learning  the language, 
finding employment, and enrolling in education.  

It  would  therefore  be  appropriate  that  these  persons  are  offered  the  possibility,  and  are 
encouraged, to transition into national legal statuses that better represent their actual situation 
in  the  Union.  These  could  be,  for  example,  residence  permits  based  on  employment, 
education, research, family reasons, or a national long-term resident status where applicable. 
At  the  same  time,  there  might  be  others  who  do  not  fall  under  any  of  the  existing  national 
permits.  There  are  some  Member  States  that  are  creating  so-called  ‘omnibus’  permits  that 
intend  to  provide  the  same  permit  to  cover  all  those  benefiting  from  temporary  protection, 
irrespective  of their individual  circumstances,  and  having  been resident  in  the host Member 
State  at  least  for  a  certain  period  of  time.  These national  statuses  could  offer  more  stability 
than the annually prolonged temporary protection.  

Information provision to encourage this transition to other statuses should also be developed 
or enhanced, as it is important for the persons enjoying temporary protection to understand the 
advantages  of such statuses  and their rights when  transitioning to  such residence permits  as 
well as to be offered reassurances that there will be alternatives to applying for international 
protection. 

To support the transition of persons enjoying temporary protection to other legal statuses, and 
offering  them  alternative  options  in  these  exceptional  circumstances,  Member  States  should 
allow persons enjoying temporary protection, particularly where transitioning to national legal 

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statuses is not possible, and who would otherwise qualify for another status based on EU law1, 
to  apply  for  authorisations  regulated  under  the  Blue  Card  Directive2,  the  Single  Permit 
Directive3  and  the  Students  and  Researchers  Directive4.  This  is  possible  provided  that  they 
would not concurrently hold this status with an authorisation granted under those Directives.  

Member States should inform persons enjoying temporary protection, as soon as possible and 
at the latest at the time of the application for an authorisation, of the difference between the 
rights  conferred  under  temporary  protection  and  under  these  Directives.  They  should  also 
inform  them,  as  soon  as  possible  and  at  the  latest  at  the  time  of  the  application,  that  they 
cannot concurrently benefit from temporary protection and be granted an authorisation under 
these Directives. 

Measures to pave the way for a smooth and sustainable reintegration in Ukraine 

Member  States  being  ready  for  the  eventual  phasing  out  of  temporary  protection  makes  it 
essential to ensure that going back home and reintegrating in Ukraine takes place in an orderly 
and  humane  manner,  supporting  those  who  are  willing  and  able  to  return  to  Ukraine,  while 
taking into account their varying individual circumstances. Indeed, some may already intend 
to go back home in the short term whereas others may require more time, given their specific 
circumstances.  

Furthermore,  even  in  a  situation  of  peace,  Ukraine  will  need  time  to  rebuild  its  capacity  to 
welcome back all those persons displaced by the war. Ukraine needs its human capital and is 
working  towards  ensuring  the  conditions  to  facilitate  the  return  of  Ukrainians  hosted  in  the 
EU. It is therefore important to consider the capacity of Ukraine to reintegrate in a sustainable 
manner all those displaced by the  war. To help  Ukraine in its efforts,  the process should be 
managed gradually, and it should take into account Ukraine’s challenges particularly to cater 
for  the  special  needs  of  vulnerable  persons.  The  Temporary  Protection  Directive  provides 
several provisions that offer possibilities to address those types of situations.  

Article 21(1) of the Directive requires Member States to take the measures necessary to make 
possible  the  voluntary  return  of  persons  enjoying  temporary  protection  or  whose  temporary 
protection has ended, to facilitate their return, in full respect of human dignity. In this context, 
Member  States  should  allow  for  self-funded  exploratory  visits  to  Ukraine.  These 
exploratory visits may work as confidence-building measures for persons enjoying temporary 
protection  considering  going  home,  helping  them  make  informed  decisions  that  support  the 

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The EU legal migration Directives do not apply to third-country nationals solely on the basis that they 
are  persons  enjoying  temporary  protection  in  accordance  with  Council  Directive  2001/55/EC  in  a 
Member State.  
Directive (EU) 2021/1883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021 on the 
conditions  of  entry  and  residence  of  third-country  nationals  for  the  purpose  of  highly  qualified 
employment,  and  repealing  Council  Directive  2009/50/EC  (OJ  L  382,  28.10.2021,  p.  1,  ELI: 
http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2021/1883/oj). 
Directive (EU) 2024/1233 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on a single 
application procedure for a single permit for third-country nationals to reside and work in the territory 
of  a  Member  State  and  on  a  common  set  of  rights  for  third-country  workers  legally  residing  in  a 
Member State (OJ L, 2024/1233, 30.4.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1233/oj). 
Directive  (EU)  2016/801  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  11  May  2016  on  the 
conditions  of  entry  and  residence  of  third-country  nationals  for  the  purposes  of  research,  studies, 
training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 
21.5.2016, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2016/801/oj). 

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sustainability of their return to Ukraine. Exploratory visits can help them to check on family 
or property, to assess the level of destruction in their communities, and in general, the overall 
conditions in their home country.  

In the context of a smooth transition out of temporary protection, Member States  should set 
up a more structured approach to promote exploratory visits. It is essential though that where 
Member States allow for exploratory visits,  the parameters, conditions  and requirements for 
such  visits  are  established,  coordinated  with  other  Member  States  and  communicated  in  a 
transparent manner. Member State should set up contact points for the latter purpose. It is also 
important to consider that there may be persons enjoying temporary protection who will not 
be  able  to  organise  and  finance  the  exploratory  visits  by  themselves,  in  which  case,  the 
Member State may consider to organise and support such exploratory visits.  

As  part  of  the  measures  to  make  the  voluntary  return  of  persons  who  enjoyed  temporary 
protection possible, Member States should set up voluntary return programmes. These are 
not to be considered programmes under the Return Directive, as the persons concerned legally 
reside  in  the  host  Member  State  until  the  end  of  temporary  protection  and  as  no  return 
decision  is  therefore  required.  Instead,  these  are  programmes  that  could  allow  for  the 
sustainable, gradual and orderly returning home of those who had previously been covered by 
temporary  protection  in  the  Member  State,  taking  into  account  the  needs  and  capacity  of 
Ukraine as well as of those displaced.  

Given  the  complexity  of  the  situation  and  having  regard  to  those  who  remained,  including 
internally displaced persons, voluntary return programmes should be designed with a view to 
upholding social cohesion in Ukraine and therefore bringing benefits to the local community 
rather  than  taking  the  form  of  individualised  benefit  packages.  For  this  reason,  close 
coordination  with  the  Ukrainian  authorities  would  be  fundamental  when  designing  and 
implementing such voluntary return programmes.  

The Ukraine Investment Framework5 will play a crucial role in preserving human capital and 
creating  conditions  for  return.  Education,  housing,  healthcare,  care  economy  and  social 
protection  are  priority  sectors.  Ongoing  projects  support  the  restoration  of  municipal 
infrastructure and help finance businesses affected by the war. New investment programmes 
accepted  in  March  2025  will  support  housing  needs  and  future  calls  will  include  access  to 
finance  and  jobs  for  vulnerable  groups,  including  returnees.  These  voluntary  return 
programmes  should  be  comprehensive  and  well-communicated.  Member  States  should 
establish  the  eligibility  conditions  for  benefitting  from  such  programmes.  To  limit  risks  of 
possible  misuse,  persons  deciding  for  this  possibility  should  be  required  to  enrol  in  a 
voluntary return programme.  

Voluntary  return  programmes  set  up  by  Member  States  should  have  a  limited  and  fixed 
duration after temporary protection has ended. It would be important to coordinate among EU 
Member States and with the Ukrainian authorities the initial duration of the voluntary return 
programmes.  A  duration  of  possibly  up  to  one  year  would  help  the  coordination  with  the 
Ukrainian authorities to cater for the needs of the persons concerned when they reintegrate in 

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The Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) is part of the EUR 50 billion  Ukraine Facility, designed to 
attract public and private investments for the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine. It is endowed with 
financial instruments totalling EUR 9.3 billion, with EUR 7.8 billion in loan guarantees and EUR 1.5 
billion  in  blended  finance.  Its  aim  is  to  mobilise  EUR  40  billion  of  investments  for  recovery, 
reconstruction, and modernisation. 

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the  communities  in  Ukraine,  such  as  the  identification  of  accommodation  or  housing, 
employment, or access to basic services and infrastructures, including medical care.  

As  the  circumstances  on  the  ground  may  evolve  between  now  and  the  end  of  temporary 
protection, Member States should also coordinate among themselves and with the Ukrainian 
authorities the duration of the voluntary return programmes, and the setting out of a different 
or extended period for voluntary departure under the voluntary return programmes if the time 
foreseen is not sufficient to ensure a gradual and sustainable reintegration in Ukraine. 

Furthermore,  Article 21(3)  of  the  Directive  allows  for  individual  extensions  of  the  Member 
States’  obligations  for  those  who  have  been  covered  by  temporary  protection  and  are 
benefitting  from  a  voluntary  return  programme.  To  ease  the  administrative  burden  of 
individual  case-by-case  extensions,  Member  States  should  extend  by  default  all  the  rights 
attached to temporary protection to those enrolled in the voluntary return programme, in line 
with  Article  21(3),  until  the  date  of  return  to  Ukraine  or  until  the  end  of  the  period  for 
voluntary  departure  under  the  programme.  In  addition,  to  ensure  continuity  and  to  avoid 
situations  in  which the persons who benefited from  temporary protection  would  be illegally 
staying immediately after the end of temporary protection, Member States should ensure that 
persons  who  benefited  from  temporary  protection  can  legally  reside  in  the  territory  of  the 
Member  State  in  the  period  between  the  end  of  temporary  protection  and  the  timeframe  in 
which those persons can enrol in the voluntary return programme. 

The Directive also contains provisions for situations where persons might not be able to return 
due to specific circumstances, namely their health. Pursuant to Article 23(1) of the Directive, 
Member  States  shall  take  the  necessary  measures  concerning  the  conditions  of  residence  of 
persons  who  have  enjoyed  temporary  protection  and  who  cannot,  in  view  of  their  state  of 
health,  reasonably  be  expected  to  travel,  when,  for  example,  they  would  suffer  serious 
negative  effects  if  their  treatment  was  interrupted.  This  measure  would  provide  for  their 
continued  legal  residence  and  a  safety  net  for  individuals  whose  health  or  other  personal 
conditions prevent them from travelling. 

Due  to  the  effects  of  the  war,  it  is  possible  that  right  at  the  end  of  temporary  protection, 
Ukraine  would  not  be  in  a  position  to  cater  for  the  needs  of  persons  with  some  specific 
vulnerabilities  also  beyond  health.  Taking  inspiration  from  Article  23(1)  of  the  Directive, 
Member  States  should  be  encouraged  to  provide  options  for  continuing  the  legal  residence 
also  for  other  vulnerable  persons  not  covered  by  the  transition  to  other  statuses  or  by  the 
possibility  already  offered  by  the  Directive  under  Articles  21  and  23,  whose  individual 
situation  might  not  allow  for  return  (for  example,  because  they  have  other  types  of 
vulnerabilities that Ukraine is unable to cater for immediately after temporary protection has 
ended). This would also contribute to a sustainable, gradual and orderly transition both for the 
persons in need and for Ukraine.  

Furthermore,  under  Article  23(2)  of  Temporary  Protection  Directive,  Member  States  may 
allow families whose children are minors and attend school in a Member State to benefit from 
residence conditions allowing the children concerned to complete the ongoing school period. 
The use of this provision should be encouraged. 

Measures to ensure information provision to displaced persons  

Many  of  the  measures  outlined  above  require  displaced  persons  to  be  properly  informed  to 
help  them  make  informed  choices  in  full  knowledge  of  the  facts.  In  this  context,  it  is 

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important  that  Member  States  set  up  the  necessary  structures  and  procedures,  including 
through  information  campaigns,  while  maximising  the  use  of  existing  tools  and  channels  to 
avoid a duplication of efforts. 

In  addition,  following  the  initiative6  of  the  Ukrainian  Minister  of  National  Unity  to  set  up 
hubs in Member States to maintain a connection with Ukrainians living abroad, some Member 
States  have  shown  interest  and  are  currently  in  the  process  of  establishing  on  their  territory 
Unity Hubs.  

These  Unity  Hubs  will  serve  as  multipurpose  information  centres  for  both  integration  of 
displaced people in the host societies and for going back home to Ukraine. In this context, and 
in  order  to  streamline  ongoing  efforts,  such  Unity  Hubs  could  also  be  used  to  provide 
information on transitioning to national statuses, exploratory visits to Ukraine and voluntary 
return programmes, to help guarantee that any decisions of displaced persons are made in full 
knowledge  of  the  facts,  in  accordance  with  Article  21(1)  of  the  Council  Directive 
2001/55/EC.  

In  order  to  support  the  setting-up  of  Unity  Hubs,  Member  States  may  use  their  Asylum, 
Migration  and  Integration  Fund  (AMIF)  programmes,  including  the  additional  allocations 
stemming  from  the  Multi-annual  Financial  Framework  revision  and  the  mid-term  review  of 
national  programmes.  They  may  also  receive  support  from  international  organisations  and 
third countries for this purpose and are encouraged to incorporate the knowledge, capacities 
and networks offered by these organisations into their individual plans for giving life to the 
Unity Hub concept.  

Measures  to  ensure  coordination,  monitoring  and  exchange  of  information  among 
Member States and with the Ukrainian authorities 

It is crucial to ensure a coordinated approach among Member States and with the Ukrainian 
authorities regarding the implementation of the measures proposed. In this context, Member 
States  should  use  existing  structures  to  coordinate,  exchange  information  and  monitor  the 
situation on the ground, including in the Solidarity Platform, which the Ukrainian authorities 
will be invited to attend, as needed.  

While  Eurostat  prepares  the  official  European  statistics  on  temporary  protection,  ensuring  a 
timely situational picture for operational purposes requires Member States to regularly update 
their  data  in  the  Temporary  Protection  Registration  Platform,  including  figures  regarding 
inactive  registrations.  As  the  transition  out  of  temporary  protection  will  lead  to  significant 
changes  in  the status  of  displaced persons, it is  essential to  have an accurate and up-to-date 
picture of the evolving situation. Thus, Member States should regularly upload accurate and 
timely  data  in  the  Temporary  Protection  Registration  Platform,  including  figures  regarding 
inactive registrations. 

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Consistency with existing policy provisions in the policy area 

This  proposal  seeks  to  pave  the  way  for  a  transition  out  of  temporary  protection  in  a 
coordinated manner and allowing Member States to prepare the next steps in advance, while 
providing clarity on their legal status to the persons who fled the war in Ukraine. 

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Regulation 2113 of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of January 2025. 

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Consistency with other Union policies 

This  proposal  supports  Member  States  in  meeting  the  needs  of  those  who  fled  the  war  in 
Ukraine and in assisting Ukraine in its efforts to reintegrate the persons returning home. 

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LEGAL BASIS, SUBSIDIARITY AND PROPORTIONALITY 

Legal basis 

The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and in particular Article 78(1), 
Article  79(1),  as  well  as  Article  292,  first  and  second  sentence,  thereof,  which  enables  the 
Council  to  adopt  recommendations.  According  to  this  provision,  the  Council  shall  act  on  a 
proposal from the Commission in all cases where the Treaties provide that it shall adopt acts 
on a proposal from the Commission.  

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Subsidiarity (for non-exclusive competence) 

Title V of the TFEU on the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice confers certain powers on 
these  matters  on  the  European  Union.  These  powers  must  be  exercised  in  accordance  with 
Article  5  of  the  Treaty  on  the  European  Union,  i.e.  if  and  in  so  far  as  the  objectives  of  the 
proposed  action  cannot  be  sufficiently  achieved  by  the  Member  States  alone  and  can, 
therefore, by reason of the scale or effects of the proposed action, be better achieved by the 
European Union.  

The situation in Ukraine as a result of the Russian war of aggression continues to impact the 
EU as a whole. It has been met with an unprecedented and unified response by the European 
Union.  This  shows  that  it  still  requires  EU  solutions  and  EU  support,  as  well  as  strong 
coordination at  EU level,  as there is  a continuous need  for all Member States to  effectively 
respond  to  the  situation  together  and  to  ensure  the  same  standards  and  a  harmonised  set  of 
rights are applied across the Union for the 4.3 million people currently hosted in the Union.  

It  is  clear  that  actions  taken  by  individual  Member  States  cannot  satisfactorily  address  the 
need for a common EU approach on the transition out of temporary protection, which clearly 
constitutes a challenge common to the whole of the EU, given that individual actions taken by 
one Member State will have an impact, including in terms of potential secondary movements, 
in  other  Member  States.  A  common  approach  is  needed,  which  cannot  be  sufficiently 
achieved by the Member States individually and requires the collective ownership of Member 
States and can, by reason of the scale and effects of this proposed Council Recommendation, 
be  better  achieved  and  coordinated  at  Union  level,  as  also  indicated  by  Member  States 
themselves.  The  Union  must  therefore  act  and  may  adopt  measures,  in  accordance  with  the 
principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5(3) of the Treaty on European Union.  

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Proportionality 

In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in Article 5(4) of the Treaty on 
the  European  Union,  the  proposed  Council  Recommendation  provides  for  a  coordinated 
transition out of temporary protection, in the interest of the displaced persons concerned and 
to avoid possible negative effects of divergent or inconsistent approaches taken by individual 
Member  States.  The  proposal  does  not  go  beyond  what  is  necessary  and  proportionate  for 
achieving the intended objectives. 

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Choice of the instrument 

The  choice  of  the  instrument  is  a  Commission  proposal  for  a  Council  Recommendation, 
which  would  allow  to  provide  for  a  coordinated  approach  at  EU  level  that  ensure  the 
collective ownership of the measures of the Member States and the necessary support of the 
EU institutions. 

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Stakeholder consultations 

To  gather  evidence-based  information,  the  Commission  regularly  consulted  Member  State 
authorities, relevant EU Agencies, Ukrainian authorities and international organisations, while 
maintaining exchanges with non-governmental and civil society organisations.  

The Commission, in cooperation with the rotating presidencies of the Council of the European 
Union, consulted Member States on the future of temporary protection in different fora and in 
several occasions, including in the Council’s Strategic Committee on Immigration, Frontiers 
and Asylum (SCIFA),  Asylum Working Party  and  Working Party  on  Integration, Migration 
and  Expulsion,  in  April  2024.  There,  Member  States  underlined  the  need  to  provide  a 
coordinated  approach  at  EU  level  on  the  transition  out  of  temporary  protection  that  would 
accompany the further prolongation of the status until March 2027 to guarantee the necessary 
time for a gradual approach, while providing clarity to displaced persons in the EU.  

In  the  SCIFA  meeting  of  10  April  2025,  Member  States  also  expressed  support  for  the 
transition  out  of  temporary  protection  to  take  the  form  of  a  Council  Recommendation, 
covering at least the transition to other legal statuses and measures to ensure a gradual return 
to  Ukraine,  to  guarantee  collective  ownership  by  the  Member  States.  In  parallel,  the 
Commission  has  consulted  regularly  the  Member  States  most  impacted  by  the  hosting  of  a 
large number of displaced persons from Ukraine on their territory.  

Complementary  discussions  were  held  in  the  Solidarity  Platform,  where  Member  States 
reiterated  the  need  for  a  coordinated  approach  on  the  transition  out  of  temporary  protection 
that  is  flexible  and  common  at  European  level.  In  parallel,  the  Commission  held  regular 
contacts  with  the  Ukrainian  authorities  to  better  understand  their  needs.  In  addition,  in 
accordance with Article 3 of the Temporary Protection Directive, the Commission specifically 
consulted  the  UNHCR,  which  has  been  assessing  the  situation  and  provided  relevant  input, 
underlying the need for a common response at EU level that would ensure  providing clarity 
and proper rights and solutions to displaced persons.  

In  March  2025,  109  humanitarian  and  civil  society  organisations  have  published  a  joint 
statement7  on  the  situation  of  displaced  persons  from  Ukraine  respectively  calling  on  the 
Commission to propose the further extension of temporary protection until March 2027, while 
offering clarity on the future of temporary protection and residence status of people displaced 
from Ukraine. 

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Three years since the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive: from emergency to longer-term 
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Collection and use of expertise 

Impact assessment 

Regulatory fitness and simplification 

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Fundamental rights 

This proposal respects fundamental rights and observes the principles in Articles 1, 7, 18, 19, 
24,  25  and  26  of  the  Charter  of  Fundamental  Rights  of  the  European  Union,  as  well  as  the 
obligations  stemming  from  international  law,  including  the  Geneva  Convention  of  28  July 
1951 on the status of refugees, as amended by the New York Protocol of 31 January 1967.  

4. 

BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS 

Since the start of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, funding needs linked to the 
application  of  the  Temporary  Protection  Directive  have  been  accommodated  within  the 
budget of the existing EU funding instruments under the period 2014-2020 and 2021-2027, in 
particular under the relevant Home Affairs Funds and Cohesion Policy8.  

In addition, EUR 400 million were made available under the AMIF Thematic Facility and the 
Integrated Border Management Fund (BMVI) Thematic Facility for  emergency assistance to 
support  the  Member  States  most  affected  by  the  mass  influx  of  displaced  persons  from 
Ukraine9. 

In  Spring  2025,  the  Commission  announced  that  EUR  3  billion  will  be  made  available  to 
financially  support  Member  States  until  the  end of  2027  for  the  implementation  of  the  Pact  
and for hosting beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine. Member States may also 
use allocations for which they qualified in the mid-term review of the AMIF to cover needs 
relating to temporary protection.  

OTHER ELEMENTS 

Implementation plans and monitoring, evaluation and reporting arrangements 

Explanatory documents (for directives) 

5. 

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Cohesion’s  Action  for  Refugees  in  Europe,  the  so  called  ‘CARE’  package  (CARE,  CARE-plus  and 
Fast-CARE)  
Emergency assistance was allocated to ten Member States (PL, CZ, RO, HU, LT, LV, EE, BG, SK and 
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2025/0651 (NLE) 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION 

on a coordinated approach to the transition out of temporary protection for displaced 
persons from Ukraine 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  on  the  Functioning  of  the  European  Union,  and  in  particular 
Articles 78(1) and 79(1) and Article 292 thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

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Temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine who are unable to return to 
their  country  or  region  of  origin  because  of  the  Russian  military  aggression  as 
introduced  by  Council  Implementing  Decision  (EU)  2022/382  and  prolonged  by 
Council  Implementing  Decision  (EU)  2023/240910,  (EU)  2024/183611  and  (EU) 
2025/...12 is in place until 4 March 2027. While it remains a testament to the Union’s 
unity  and  solidarity  with  the  people  of  Ukraine,  temporary  protection  is  by  nature 
temporary. It is therefore necessary to prepare the way towards a gradual, sustainable 
and well-coordinated transition out of that status for the time when the conditions in 
Ukraine are conducive to allow temporary protection to end, while taking into account 
the capacity and reconstruction needs of Ukraine.  

In  the  context  of  discussions  on  the  future  of  temporary  protection,  Member  States 
have called for such a coordinated approach at Union level. Building on the experience 
of the Member States following the activation of Council Directive 2001/55/EC, it is 
crucial to guarantee collective ownership and shared responsibility among all Member 
States at Union level throughout this process.  

One  of  the  objectives  of  activating  Directive  2001/55/EC  was  to  prevent  Member 
States’  asylum  systems  becoming  overwhelmed  and  being  unable  to  process  a  large 
number  of  applications  for  international  protection  without  adverse  effects  on  their 
efficient  operation,  in  the  interest  of  the  persons  requesting  protection.  The  key 
importance  of  this  matter  remains  when  mapping  the  transition  out  of  temporary 
protection. Furthermore, even in a situation of peace, Ukraine will need time to rebuild 
its capacity to be able to welcome back all those persons displaced by the war. In order 
to  support  Ukraine  in  its  efforts  to  reintegrate  the  displaced  persons,  it  is  therefore 

Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2409 of 19 October 2023 extending temporary protection as 
introduced  by  Implementing  Decision  (EU)  2022/382  (OJ  L,  2023/2409,  24.10.2023,  ELI: 
http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2023/2409/oj). 
Council  Implementing  Decision  (EU)  2024/1836  of  25  June  2024  extending  temporary  protection  as 
introduced  by  Implementing  Decision  (EU)  2022/382  (OJ  L,  2024/1836,  3.7.2024,  ELI: 
http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2024/1836/oj). 
Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/… of … extending temporary protection as introduced by 
Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 (OJ L, .., ELI: …). 

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important  that  the  process  is  managed  flexibly,  gradually  and  considering  the 
individual  situations  of  the  persons  concerned.  This  transition  should  therefore  cater 
for the needs of those currently benefitting from temporary protection and the needs of 
Ukraine, while preserving the integrity of the Member States’ asylum systems.  

(4)  Many  displaced  persons  who  have  benefitted  from  temporary  protection  have  now 
been in the Union for several years, and they have integrated into their host societies 
by  learning  the  language,  finding  employment,  and  enrolling  in  education.  It  is 
therefore  appropriate  that  they  are  offered  the  possibility  to  transition  into  national 
legal  statuses  that  better  represent  their  actual  situation  in  the  Union  already  now, 
where the conditions  for continuing  legal  residence on other grounds  are  met.  These 
could be, for example, residence permits based on employment, education, research or 
family reasons. Member States should therefore promote and facilitate this transition 
including  by  providing  clear  information  to  help  persons  concerned  understand  the 
advantages  and  rights  conferred  by  these  residence  permits,  in  comparison  to 
temporary protection and international protection. 

(5) 

(6) 

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In view of supporting the transition of persons enjoying temporary protection to other 
legal  statuses  and  of  offering  them  alternative  options  in  these  exceptional 
circumstances,  Member  States  should  allow  persons  enjoying  temporary  protection, 
particularly  where  access  to  national  statuses  may  not  be  possible,  and  who  would 
otherwise  qualify  for  another  status  based  on  EU  law,  to  apply  for  authorisations 
regulated  under  the  Directives  (EU)  2016/80113,  (EU)  2021/188314  and  (EU) 
2024/123315 of the European Parliament and of the Council. This is possible provided 
that  they  would  not  concurrently  hold  their  temporary  protection  status  and  an 
authorisation  granted  under  those  Directives.  Consequently,  Member  States  should 
inform persons enjoying temporary protection, as soon as possible and at the latest at 
the  time  of  the  application  for  an  authorisation,  of  the  difference  between  the  rights 
conferred  under  the  temporary  protection  status  and  under  those  Directives.  They 
should  also  inform  them,  as  soon  as  possible  and  at  the  latest  at  the  time  of  the 
application,  that  they  cannot  concurrently  benefit  from  temporary  protection  and  be 
granted an authorisation under these Directives.  

For Member States to be ready for the eventual phasing out of temporary protection, it 
is essential to ensure that going back home and reintegrating in Ukraine takes place in 
an orderly and humane manner, and considers the varying individual circumstances of 
displaced  persons,  supporting  those  who  are  willing  and  able  to  return  to  Ukraine. 
While some persons may already intend to go back home in the short term, others may 
require more time, given their specific circumstances. It is also important to consider 
the  capacity  of  Ukraine  to  reintegrate  in  a  sustainable  manner  all  those  displaced  by 

Directive  (EU)  2016/801  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  11  May  2016  on  the 
conditions  of  entry  and  residence  of  third-country  nationals  for  the  purposes  of  research,  studies, 
training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 
21.5.2016, p. 21, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2016/801/oj). 
Directive (EU) 2021/1883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021 on the 
conditions  of  entry  and  residence  of  third-country  nationals  for  the  purpose  of  highly  qualified 
employment,  and  repealing  Council  Directive  2009/50/EC  (OJ  L  382,  28.10.2021,  p.  1,  ELI: 
http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2021/1883/oj). 
Directive (EU) 2024/1233 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on a single 
application procedure for a single permit for third-country nationals to reside and work in the territory 
of  a  Member  State  and  on  a  common  set  of  rights  for  third-country  workers  legally  residing  in  a 
Member State (OJ L, 2024/1233, 30.4.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1233/oj). 

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the  war.  Therefore,  Member  States  should  adopt  measures  that  pave  the  way  for  a 
smooth  and  sustainable  reintegration  in  Ukraine,  taking  all  these  considerations  into 
account, by making full use and expanding the tools already provided  for in Articles 
21 and 23 of Council Directive 2001/55/EC. 

Those  considering  going  back  home  to  Ukraine  should  be  able  to  make  informed 
decisions, which would also support the sustainability of their return. In the context of 
a smooth transition out of temporary protection, Member States should set up a more 
structured  approach  to  promote  self-funded  exploratory  visits,  as  provided  for  in 
Article 21(1) of Directive 2001/55/EC. These visits could serve as confidence-building 
measure for persons enjoying temporary protection as it would allow them to check on 
family  or  property,  or  assess  the  level  of  destruction  in  their  communities,  and  in 
general the overall conditions in Ukraine. To increase the effectiveness of these visits 
and  to  prevent  abuses,  Member  State  should  set  up  the  parameters,  conditions  and 
requirements for such visits. Any such requirements should be coordinated with other 
Member  States  and  established  and  communicated  in  a  transparent  manner.  For  the 
latter purpose, Member States should set up contact points. It is important to consider 
that  there  might  be  persons  who  will  not  able  to  carry  out  exploratory  visits  by 
themselves. Member States may consider in such cases organising and supporting such 
exploratory visits.  

(8)  Member  States  are  required  to  take  the  measures  necessary  to  make  the  voluntary 
return  of  persons  whose  temporary  protection  has  ended  possible.  For  this  purpose, 
Member  States  should  set  up  voluntary  return  programmes.  To  ensure  their 
effectiveness  and  avoid  risks  of  misuse,  these  programmes  should  be  carefully 
designed,  comprehensive  and  well  communicated,  taking  into  account  the  needs  and 
capacity of Ukraine, as well as the need of displaced persons within the Union and the 
situation of those who remained in Ukraine in order to uphold social cohesion. For this 
reason,  any  such  programme  should  prioritise  support  for  reintegration  in  the 
communities,  for  which  Union  funding  will  be  available  in  Ukraine,  instead  of 
individual  packages.  The  conditions  for  eligibility  for  such  programmes  should  be 
clearly  established,  and  the  persons  who  intend  to  benefit  from  them  be  required  to 
enrol.  Member  States  could  consider,  as  part  of  those  programmes,  to  assist  in  the 
organisation of departures, for example where large numbers of displaced persons are 
returning to the same area in Ukraine.  

(9)  While such voluntary return programmes should be of limited and fixed duration, they 
should allow for sufficient time to ensure appropriate coordination with the Ukrainian 
authorities with a view to facilitating the gradual and adequate integration of returning 
persons in their communities, including access to basic services and facilities, such as 
accommodation,  housing  or  medical  care.  For  this  reason,  and  to  ensure  the  initial 
duration of the voluntary return programme is coordinated with all Member States and 
the Ukrainian authorities, voluntary return programmes should provide for a period of 
departure that allows these objectives to be attained, namely a period of possibly up to 
one year. During this period, persons should be allowed to continue legally residing in 
the Member State. As the circumstances on the ground may evolve between now and 
the  end  of  temporary  protection,  if  the  time  foreseen  is  not  sufficient  to  ensure  a 
gradual  and  sustainable  reintegration  in  Ukraine,  Member  State  should  coordinate 
among themselves and with the Ukrainian authorities to set out a different or extended 
period for voluntary departure under the voluntary return programmes.  

(10)  To reduce administrative burdens related to possible individual case-by-case issuance 
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should use the possibility provided for under Article 21(3) of Directive 2001/55/EC to 
allow persons who enjoyed temporary protection and benefit from a voluntary return 
programme to extend the rights attached to temporary protection laid down in Chapter 
III of Directive 2001/55/EC to those persons who have enjoyed temporary protection 
beyond the duration of temporary protection until the return date to Ukraine or the end 
of  the  period  for  voluntary  departures  under  the  voluntary  return  programme.  In 
addition,  to  ensure  continuity  and  avoid  situations  in  which  the  persons  will  be 
illegally  staying  immediately  after  the  end  of  temporary  protection,  Member  States 
should  ensure  that  persons  who  benefitted  from  temporary  protection  can  legally 
reside in the territory of the Member State in the period between the end of temporary 
protection  and  the  timeframe  in  which  persons  can  enrol  in  the  voluntary  return 
programme. 

It is possible that right at the end of temporary protection, Ukraine would not be in a 
position  to  cater  for  the  needs  of  persons  with  some  specific  vulnerabilities  also 
beyond health. To ensure a sustainable return home that takes account of the capacity 
of Ukraine to cater for the needs of specific groups, Member States should also apply 
Article 23(1) of Directive 2001/55/EC to persons subject to vulnerabilities other than 
those  related  to  health  conditions  and  take  the  necessary  measures  concerning 
conditions for continuing their legal residence. Where relevant, Member States should 
ensure  that  the  conditions  of  residence  take  into  account  the  special  needs  of  the 
persons concerned. 

(11) 

(12)  Member  States  should  use  the  possibilities  provided  for  under  Article  23(2)  of 
Directive 2001/55/EC to allow persons to reside on their territory beyond the duration 
of  temporary  protection,  namely  for  families  whose  children  are  minors  and  attend 
school in a Member State.  

(13)  To  guarantee  proper  information  provision  and  help  persons  enjoying  temporary 
protection to make informed choices in full knowledge of the facts, it is important to 
maximise  the  use  of  the  existing  tools  and  channels  and  to  avoid  a  duplication  of 
efforts. For this purpose, where Unity Hubs are set up in Member States, they should 
be used to provide information on transition to other legal statuses, exploratory visits 
and voluntary return programmes. In order to support the Unity Hubs, Member States 
may  use  the  funds  under  Asylum,  Migration  and  Integration  Fund  established  under 
Regulation  (EU)  2021/1147  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council16, 
including  the  additional  allocations  stemming  from  the  Multi-annual  Financial 
Framework  mid-term  revision  and  the  mid-term  review  of  the  Member  States’ 
programmes under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. Support from internal 
organisations and third countries could  be  also  received  for this  purpose.  In order to 
streamline  the  efforts,  Member  States  should  incorporate  the  knowledge,  capacities 
and networks offered by international organisations into their individual plans to set up 
the Unity Hubs. 

(14)  To  ensure  a  coordinated  approach  among  Member  States  and  with  the  Ukrainian 
authorities  regarding  the  implementation  of  this  Recommendation,  Member  States 
should  coordinate,  exchange  information  and  monitor  the  situation  on  the  ground  in 

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Regulation (EU) 2021/1147 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing 
(OJ  L  251,  15.7.2021,  p.  1,  ELI: 
the  Asylum,  Migration 
http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1147/oj). 

Integration  Fund 

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various  relevant  fora,  including  in  the  Solidarity  Platform  to  which  the  Ukrainian 
authorities will be invited, as needed.  

(15)  As  the  transition  out  of  temporary  protection  will  lead  to  significant  changes  in  the 
status of displaced persons, it is essential to have an accurate picture of the evolving 
situation. Member States should therefore regularly and timely update their temporary 
protection  data  in  the  Temporary  Protection  Registration  Platform,  including  figures 
regarding inactive registrations.  

(16) 

[In  accordance  with  Article  3  of  Protocol  No  21  on  the  position  of  the  United 
Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, annexed 
to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European 
Union, Ireland has notified [, by letter of …,] its wish to take part in the adoption and 
application of this Recommendation.]  

OR  

[In  accordance  with  Articles  1,  2  of  Protocol  No  21  on  the  position  of  the  United 
Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, annexed 
to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European 
Union, and without prejudice to Article 4 of that Protocol, Ireland is not taking part in 
the adoption of this [act] and is not bound by it or subject to its application.] 

(17) 

In  accordance  with  Articles  1  and  2  of  Protocol  No  22  on  the  position  of  Denmark, 
annexed to the Treaty on the European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of 
the  European  Union,  Denmark  is  not  taking  part  in  the  adoption  of  this 
Recommendation and is not subject to its application, 

HEREBY RECOMMENDS:  

Measures  to  promote  the  transition  into  other  legal  statuses  already  before  the  end  of 
temporary protection 

1. 

2. 

Member States should promote and facilitate the access to national legal statuses for 
persons  enjoying  temporary  protection  who  are  engaged  in  employment,  self-
employment,  professional  training  or  education  and  research  in  a  Member  State  or 
who would qualify for national legal statuses due to family or other reasons, and who 
would meet the conditions set out in national law.  

Member  States  should  allow  persons  enjoying  temporary  protection,  particularly 
where  access  to  national  legal  statuses  is  not  possible,  and  who  would  otherwise 
qualify  for  another  status  based  on  EU  law,  to  apply  for  authorisations  regulated 
under the Directives (EU) 2016/801, (EU) 2021/1883 and (EU) 2024/1233, provided 
that they would not concurrently hold this status with an authorisation granted under 
those  Directives.  Member  States  should  inform  persons  enjoying  temporary 
protection, as soon as possible and at the latest at the time of the application for an 
authorisation,  of  the  difference  between  the  rights  conferred  under  the  temporary 
protection status and under those Directives. They should also inform them, as soon 
as  possible  and  at  the  latest  at  the  time  of  the  application,  that  they  cannot 
concurrently  benefit  from  temporary  protection  and  be  granted  an  authorisation 
under these Directives.  

Measures to pave the way for a smooth and sustainable reintegration in Ukraine 

3. 

Member States should allow for exploratory visits on a self-funded basis to Ukraine 
in accordance with Article 21(1) of Directive  2001/55/EC. In this context, Member 
States should: 

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(b) 

(c) 

set  up  and  coordinate  with  the  other  Member  States  the  parameters  or 
conditions for exploratory visits.  

inform persons who may want to carry out such visits about the parameters or 
conditions. Contact points should be set up for that purpose. 

consider, in cases where the persons concerned will not be able to organise and 
fund  the  exploratory  visit  by  themselves,  organising  and  supporting  such 
exploratory visits.  

4. 

Establish a voluntary return programmes in accordance with Article 21(1) of Council 
Directive  2001/55/EC  to  be  used  once  temporary  protection  has  ended.  In  this 
context, Member States should: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

ensure coordination with the Ukrainian authorities to facilitate reintegration in 
the  communities  in  Ukraine,  such  as  the  identification  of  accommodation  or 
housing, or access to basic services and infrastructures, including medical care.  

ensure that  support under voluntary return programmes prioritises  support for 
reintegration into communities in Ukraine, instead of individual packages.  

set  up  the  eligibility  conditions  for  benefitting  from  the  voluntary  return 
programme. 

require  those  persons  who  want  to  benefit  from  the  voluntary  return 
programme to enrol in such a programme to be able to benefit from it. 

set up a concrete period of possibly up to one year after temporary protection 
has  ended  for  voluntary  departure  under  the  programme.  Coordinate  with  the 
other Member States and Ukrainian authorities, and in accordance with point 8, 
where,  in  view  of  the  developments  on  the  ground,  a  different  or  extended 
period  for  voluntary  departure  would  be  needed  under  the  programme,  if  the 
time  foreseen  is  not  sufficient  to  ensure  the  gradual  and  sustainable 
reintegration of persons in Ukraine;  

use  the  possibility  under  Article  21(3)  of  Directive  2001/55/EC  to  extend  the 
rights  attached  to  temporary  protection  laid  down  in  Chapter  III  of  Directive 
2001/555  to  those  persons  who  have  enjoyed  temporary  protection  and  are 
benefitting  from  a  voluntary  return  programme  until  the  date  of  return  to 
Ukraine  or  until  the  end  of  the  period  for  voluntary  departure  under  the 
programme. Ensure the continuation of legal residence between the date when 
temporary protection ends and the period in which the person can enrol in that 
programme;  

(g) 

consider  the  possibility  of  assisting  with  the  organisation  of  departures, 
particularly where large groups of displaced persons return to the same area in 
Ukraine.  

With  due  respect  for  human  dignity,  Member  States  should  take  the  necessary 
measures  concerning  the  conditions  of  residence  of  persons  not  meeting  the 
requirements  to  access  other  statuses  and  having  vulnerabilities  other  than  those 
covered under Article 23(1) of Directive 2001/55/EC until it is possible for Ukraine 
to  provide  for  the  special  needs  of  such  persons.  Where  relevant,  Member  States 
should ensure that the conditions of residence take into account their special needs.  

Member  States  should,  in  accordance  with  Article  23(2)  of  Directive  2001/55/EC, 
allow  families  whose  children  are  minors  and  attend  school  in  a  Member  State  to 

5. 

6. 

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benefit  from  residence  conditions  allowing  the  children  concerned  to  complete  the 
current school period where the date of the end of temporary protection established 
by  the  Council  Decision  taken  in  accordance  with  Article  6  of  Council  Directive 
2001/55/EC is not aligned with the end of the school year.  

Measures to ensure information provision to displaced persons 

7. 

Member States should ensure that displaced persons are properly informed regarding 
the  possibilities  to  transition  to  other  legal  statuses,  including  the  advantages  and 
rights when transitioning to these statuses, as well as about the situation in Ukraine, 
the requirements for exploratory visits and the support for going back home available 
in the Union and in Ukraine. In this regard, Member States should: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

set  up  swift national  communication systems and procedures, such  as  contact 
points, or an information campaign;   

for those  Member States intending to set  up a Unity Hub on  their territory in 
collaboration with the Ukrainian authorities, make use of these Unity Hubs to 
provide  the  relevant  information  to  displaced  persons.  Incorporate  the 
knowledge, capacities and networks offered by international organisations into 
the national plan to set up Unity Hubs. 

consider  making  use  of  the  Asylum,  Migration  and  Integration  Fund 
programme,  including  the  additional  allocations  stemming  from  the  Multi-
annual  Financial  Framework  revision  and  the  mid-term  review  of  national 
programmes, to support the Unity Hubs.  

Measures  to  ensure  coordination,  monitoring  and  exchange  of  information  among 
Member States and with the Ukrainian authorities 

8. 

9. 

relevant 
Member  States  should  coordinate  and  exchange 
developments  as  well  on  the  implementation  of  this  Recommendation  among 
Member States and with the Ukrainian authorities, including within the framework of 
the Solidarity Platform to which the Ukrainian authorities will be invited, as needed. 

information  on 

Member States should monitor the developments and update timely and regularly the 
relevant  information  regarding  the  status  of  displaced  persons  in  the  relevant 
databases, including in the Temporary Protection Registration Platform, in particular 
regarding  the  number  of  beneficiaries  of  temporary  protection  or  of  adequate 
protection under national law in the Member State territory, number of persons who 
transitioned  to  other  statuses  and  no  longer  benefit  from  temporary  protection  or 
adequate protection under national law, and number of persons, whose registrations 
are inactive. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council 
The President 

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