EU unanimously agrees to grant temporary residence to refugees

Ukrainians keep fleeing the war for couples years

The EU has agreed to grant temporary residence to Ukrainians fleeing the war, for up to three years.

Qazet.az reports that EU ministers gave the plans the green light at a meeting in Brussels today.

The bloc's triggered a mechanism (that’s never been used before) to allow Ukrainian nationals and their families the right to work, education and welfare.

The EU says that those who held long-term residence or refugee status in Ukraine would also be covered - either by the directive or national rules. And that temporary workers or students, who aren't eligible, would be helped to get home.

Reports from Hungary suggested the government there did not support the plans.