Germany Has Denied Temporary Protection to some Ukrainian Men: Who Is Affected by the Decision?
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Germany ends temporary protection for Ukrainian men of military age, but there is a nuanceUkrainian men aged 23 to 60 who arrived in Germany after July 31, 2026, will no longer receive temporary protection. The exception is only for those who have completed their military service or have legal grounds for leaving.
The change doesn't apply to everyone. Germany has changed the conditions for granting temporary protection to Ukrainian men of military age. The new rules apply to those who arrived in the country after July 31, 2026. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a publication by Deutsche Welle. What has changed According to the German Ministry of the Interior, Ukrainian men between the ages of 23 and 60 who are not exempt from military service must …
Ukrainian men between the ages of 23 and 60 who are not exempt from military service will no longer be able to receive temporary protection in Germany.
Men from Ukraine aged 23 to 60 who came to Germany after July 31, 2026 and have not been released from military service cannot receive temporary protection, the German Interior Ministry said.
Applications for admission to the Federal Republic of Germany should be considered individually. The desire to perform a military service in Ukraine is not a candidate for this status
Newly arrived refugees from Ukraine of military age must be exempt from military service to receive temporary protection in Germany. Those staying in the country illegally are subject to deportation, the German Interior Ministry said in response to questions from Deutsche Welle.
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