🇪🇺Today we are making #WorldRefugeeDay.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused the largest movement of people since World War II – up to 14 million had to flee their homes.
The majority of them are women and children, who should never have experienced the horrors of war in the 21st century.
The EU is here to help. We took tangible steps to alleviate the suffering of the people of Ukraine: activated the Temporary Protection Directive and granted temporary protection status to almost 3.4 million people, giving them access to the EU's labour market, accommodation, social welfare assistance, medical care, education.
Europe welcomed Ukrainians with open arms: 91% of the EU citizens supported the actions aimed at welcoming Ukrainians in the EU.
We stand with all Ukrainians – those who fled to the EU and also internally displaced, - and praise the determination to keep supporting your country in these dark times, no matter where you are.
#StandWithUkraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused the largest movement of people since World War II – up to 14 million had to flee their homes.
The majority of them are women and children, who should never have experienced the horrors of war in the 21st century.
The EU is here to help. We took tangible steps to alleviate the suffering of the people of Ukraine: activated the Temporary Protection Directive and granted temporary protection status to almost 3.4 million people, giving them access to the EU's labour market, accommodation, social welfare assistance, medical care, education.
Europe welcomed Ukrainians with open arms: 91% of the EU citizens supported the actions aimed at welcoming Ukrainians in the EU.
We stand with all Ukrainians – those who fled to the EU and also internally displaced, - and praise the determination to keep supporting your country in these dark times, no matter where you are.
#StandWithUkraine