Fresh Eurostat data released on 14 April show that 4.4 million people from Ukraine were under temporary-protection status in the EU at end-February, up 0.5 % month-on-month. Germany accounts for the largest national share with 1.27 million beneficiaries (28.8 %), followed by Poland (966,595) and Czechia (399,630). The figures arrive one month after Berlin enacted the Ukraine Residence-Permit Continued-Validity Ordinance, which automatically extends Section 24 residence cards that are valid on 1 February 2026 until 4 March 2027. Ukrainian nationals therefore retain work rights, integration-course access and social benefits without visiting foreigners’ offices – a major administrative relief for employers and municipal authorities. Labour-market impact is significant: Ukrainian adults now make up roughly 3 % of Germany’s workforce, concentrated in logistics, healthcare and IT services. HR leaders welcome the extension but warn that housing shortages and child-care bottlenecks remain the main obstacles to long-term retention of Ukrainian talent. Companies planning intra-EU assignments should note that temporary-protection holders may travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, but primary residence must stay in Germany. The Eurostat bulletin also underscores demographic nuances: women represent 43.5 % of beneficiaries and minors 30.2 %, prompting calls for expanded schooling and dual-vocational-training slots. With the EU mandate now prolonged to 2027, Germany’s Federal Employment Agency is expected to streamline skills-recognition processes further – a boon for globally mobile families seeking seamless work and study transitions.
Source: Anadolu Agency
