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EU halts temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age without exemptions

The European Union has ceased to grant temporary protection to Ukrainian men of military age who do not have military service exemptions. This decision, published by the Council of the EU, came into effect on August 5.

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The European Union has ceased to grant temporary protection to Ukrainian men of military age who do not have military service exemptions.

Attributed to: Council of the EU
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The Council of the EU published the decision on August 4.

Attributed to: Council of the EU

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Impact analysis

Who claims what

  • The European Union has ceased to grant temporary protection to Ukrainian men of military age who do not have military service exemptions. (per Council of the EU)
  • The decision to halt temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age took effect on August 5. (per Council of the EU)
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Our assessment

If the reported Council of the EU decision is upheld, businesses with Ukrainian male employees or counterparts currently residing in the EU without military exemptions may face…

Sources & evidence

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