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The EU has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2028: there are conditions for men
The Council of the European Union has endorsed the extension of the temporary protection mechanism for Ukrainian citizens until 4 March 2028. This means that Ukrainians will continue to be able to live, work and access healthcare and social services legally, as well as ensure their children have access to education in EU countries. ⚠️ At the same time, a new condition is being introduced for future applicants. Once the decision comes into force, temporary protection will, as a rule, not be granted to persons who left Ukraine without the right to do so under Ukrainian legislation on military service. This rule will apply only to new applications for temporary protection status. ✅ For Ukrainians already under temporary protection in EU countries, nothing will change. Their status will remain valid and will not be reviewed under the new rules. 📌 The decision will enter into force following its official publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. UA Service Hub continues to monitor changes in European legislation and keep Ukrainians in Italy and other EU countries informed about the most important news
Difficulties in obtaining EU citizenship
🔹 Top countries in Europe with the most difficult citizenship obtainment 🇸🇪 Sweden ▪️ Duration of residence: 5 years (it is planned to increase to 8) ▪️ Language: B1 test is required from June 2026 ▪️ ▪️ Income: about 20,000 CZK per month ▪️ Application processing: on average 47 months ▪️ ▪️ Dual citizenship: allowed by 🇩🇪 Germany ▪️ Residence period: 5 years ▪️ Language: B1 ▪️ ▪️ Additionally: passing a test on the legislation and life in the country and proof of financial independence ▪️ ▪️ Dual citizenship: allowed 🇫🇷 France ▪️ Residence period: 5 years (sometimes 2 years after graduation) . ▪️ Language: B2 (one of the highest requirements in Europe) ▪️ Additionally: integration and knowledge of society exam and a strict financial stability test ▪️ ▪️ Dual citizenship: allowed by 🇪🇸 Spain ▪️ Duration of residence: 10 years ▪️ Language: A2 ▪️ ▪️ Optional: passing a test on culture and government. After approval, you must take the oath of allegiance to the King of Spain ▪️ Dual citizenship: allowed only for citizens of certain countries 🇮🇹 Italy ▪️ Duration of residence: 10 years (4 years for EU citizens) ▪️ Language: B1 ▪️ ▪️ Consideration: 24–36 months ▪️ Dual citizenship: allowed 🇦🇹 Austria ▪️ Residence permit: 10 years (5 years with permanent residence) ▪️ Language: B1 ▪️ Additionally: citizenship test and proof of financial independence ▪️ ▪️ Dual citizenship: mostly not allowed 🇩🇰 Denmark ▪️ Residence requirement: approx. 9 years ▪️ Language: B2 ▪️ Additionally: a difficult citizenship test and a mandatory ceremony with a handshake with an official ▪️ Dual citizenship: allowed 🇨🇭 Switzerland ▪️ Residence period: 10 years ▪️ Language: A2 written / B1 spoken ▪️ ▪️ Special feature: active integration into the local community is important. Decisions are made by the federal government, the canton and the local community ▪️ Dual citizenship: allowed in 🇳🇴 Norway ▪️ Duration of residence: 5-8 years ▪️ Language: B1 ▪️ Test: social studies ▪️ ▪️ Dual citizenship: allowed