Czech Republic cuts subsidies for Ukrainian migrants.

VTV.vn - The Czech Republic government has approved stricter regulations for Ukrainian migrants, including restrictions on residency rights and welfare benefits for this group.

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The Czech Republic's new regulations on cutting benefits for Ukrainian migrants come amid concerns about alleged misuse of aid.

The Czech cabinet has approved a bill proposed by Interior Minister Lubomir Metnar, endorsing sweeping changes to seven laws related to Ukraine concerning asylum and foreign residence. Officials said the measures aim to address concerns that Ukrainian refugees are receiving more favorable treatment than local residents.

Minister Metnar stated that the Czech Republic – a country of 10 million people currently hosting around 385,000 Ukrainian migrants – has the highest per capita rate of Ukrainian refugees in the European Union (EU). He added that EU discussions on extending protection for Ukrainian refugees beyond 2027 could include limits on men of military age, as Ukraine is facing a shortage of soldiers.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said his government has approved measures to further tighten regulations on temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees. This is seen as part of a broader security effort, although the bill still needs approval from the Czech Parliament .

Czech Republic has tightened conditions for Ukrainian refugees (Photo: UA.News)

According to the proposal, Ukrainian refugees receiving humanitarian aid will have to work, run a business, or actively seek employment through the Czech Labor Office. To be eligible for benefits, they need to spend at least 16 days each month in the Czech Republic. Children, students, and pensioners will be exempt.

The Czech government also wants to revoke the temporary protection status for migrants who spend more than 30 days outside the Schengen Area or who are deported for crimes or administrative offenses. The bill would tighten the issuance of special residence permits and amend regulations on state-funded health insurance for Ukrainian migrants under temporary protection.

The law will also require owners of vehicles registered in Ukraine to register their vehicles in the Czech registry, as well as undergo the same technical inspections as those for Czech drivers. Czech media reported that around 28,000 Ukrainian vehicles are officially registered in the country, although experts estimate the actual number could be twice as high.

Governments across Europe are increasingly cutting support for Ukrainian refugees as pressure on welfare systems mounts and public frustration over the cost of migration grows. According to Eurostat, more than 4.35 million Ukrainian migrants are currently registered for temporary protected status across the EU, while countries such as Poland, Germany, and Hungary have begun reducing these benefits.

Source: https://vtv.vn/czech-cat-giam-tro-cap-cho-nguoi-di-cu-ukraine-100260527090514235.htm