Danish authorities plan to limit the provision of temporary…
Danish authorities plan to limit the provision of temporary protection for Ukrainians who fled from regions that were less affected by the war. The Danish government has decided to stop issuing residence permits to Ukrainians who lived in regions that were less impacted by military operations.
Consensus
- Denmark plans to restrict automatic temporary protection for Ukrainians from 14 regions considered less affected by the war.
- The proposed changes apply to Ukrainian citizens arriving from western and central Ukrainian regions.
- The measures include requiring individual proof of need for asylum instead of automatic protection.
- The government intends to maintain existing residence permits for those already in Denmark.
- The changes are being proposed to reduce pressure on municipalities and public resources.
- A separate restriction targets Ukrainian men aged 23–60 who are subject to mobilization, requiring proof of exemption from military service.
- Ukrainian children will no longer be allowed to study in Ukrainian or English, including via distance learning.
- Ukrainian beneficiaries of social benefits will be required to work 37 hours per week or engage in useful activities.
- The government plans to extend the special law on Ukrainians until March 2028.
- The proposed legislation must be approved by the Danish parliament.
Points of divergence
- The government plans to introduce a filter for men under 23, allowing residence permits only until they reach 23 years of age. — tg_rybar
- The city of Kyiv is excluded from the list of 14 regions, likely due to ongoing risks. — vesti
- Norway and Switzerland previously introduced similar restrictions, leading to a reduction in visa applications. — tg_echoonline_news
- The government is considering including Ukrainian children in distance learning from Ukraine. — tg_rybar
Coverage (6 sources)
- Protection under Danish rules — Рыбарь
- Denmark has tightened entry rules for Ukrainians from 'safe' regions — РИАМО
- Denmark will limit the influx of Ukrainians from the safest regions — Вести
- Danish Government Supports Stricter Entry Rules for Ukrainian Citizens, Ekstra… Reports — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Danish authorities plan to limit temporary protection for Ukrainians who fled from regions, 'less affected than others' — ЭХО / Новости
- Danish authorities plan to tighten rules for Ukrainian citizens staying in the country — Вести