European Union interior ministers gave unanimous backing on Thursday to a plan to grant temporary residency to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, which should come into force within days.
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin described as "important and historic" the backing for a package that would offer Ukrainians rights similar to those of formal refugees for a year, and subject to possible renewal.
"Today also, the ministers showed that on a topic that is very usually seen as being toxic or difficult, the migration issue," she told a news conference. The scheme proposed by the Commission will automatically grant those fleeing Ukraine a residence permit and access to employment, social welfare and housing for up to three years.Those on short-term stays in Ukraine would be allowed into EU territory and would get help to make their way home.
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