The country will not provide temporary protection to new refugees, and those already in the Czech Republic will lose this status immediately after the conclusion of the war, reports Politeka.net.
This was stated by the Czech Minister of the Interior, Vít Rakušan, in an interview with "News." He clarified that after the announcement of a ceasefire, no new refugee will be able to arrive in the Czech Republic under the temporary protection program. This decision was made to prevent a new wave of migration that could arise after the war ends, according to Politeka.
The minister noted that even in cases of family reunification, men will not be able to take advantage of temporary protection and will have to apply for residency permits under general conditions. Currently, Ukrainians in the Czech Republic are under an annually extended temporary protection program. After the announcement of a ceasefire, this status will no longer be valid, but refugees will be able to remain in the country for a certain period—up to a year or a year and a half.
During this time, they will need to change their status and transition to standard residency rules. This includes applying for a temporary residence permit or political asylum, particularly for individuals from occupied territories.
Rakušan added that currently, the Czech Republic, along with Poland, which holds the EU Council presidency, is working on relevant proposals in case of a ceasefire. Since the issue must be resolved at the European Union level, the EU also plans to establish special centers to assist refugees in returning home. Such centers will be opened in Germany, Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic, staffed by Ukrainian specialists.
Source: novinky.