Executive Summary:
Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1460 extends the temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine until 4 March 2027. This decision addresses the ongoing situation in Ukraine, which prevents safe return and could overwhelm Member States' asylum systems. The decision respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. It enters into force twenty days following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Key Points / Main Content:
Extension of Temporary Protection:
* Temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine, as defined in Implementing Decision EU 2022/382, is extended until 4 March 2027.
* This extension is a continuation of previous extensions by Implementing Decisions EU 2023/2409 and EU 2024/1836.
Residence Permits and Registration:
* Member States should reject residence permit requests under Article 81 of Directive 2001/55/EC if the applicant already has a residence permit on that basis in another Member State.
* Member States should regularly upload accurate and timely data, including data on inactive registrations, to the Temporary Protection Registration Platform.
Context of the Decision:
* Approximately 4.3 million displaced persons from Ukraine are currently benefiting from temporary protection in the Union.
* The situation in Ukraine, including ongoing conflict and humanitarian needs, prevents the safe and durable return of displaced persons.
* Extending temporary protection aims to prevent overwhelming Member States' asylum systems with new applications.
Commitment to Ukraine:
* The Council reconfirms its commitment to providing support to Ukraine and its people.
* The Council reiterates its support for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.
Member State Participation:
* Ireland is participating in the adoption and application of this Implementing Decision.
* Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this decision and is not bound by it.
Impact Analysis:
Member States:
Impact:
* Must continue to provide temporary protection to eligible displaced persons from Ukraine until 4 March 2027.
* Must ensure consistent application of rules regarding residence permits and avoid multiple registrations.
* Need to maintain and update data on the Temporary Protection Registration Platform.
Action Required:
* Implement the extension of temporary protection.
* Enforce the policy on residence permit requests.
* Maintain accurate registration data.
Displaced Persons from Ukraine:
Impact:
* Continued access to temporary protection and associated rights within the EU until 4 March 2027.
Action Required:
* Adhere to the registration requirements and regulations of the Member State providing protection.
European Commission:
Impact:
* Continued oversight and coordination of the temporary protection framework.
Action Required:
* Monitor the implementation of the decision by Member States.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Ukraine: A country in Eastern Europe, which is the origin of displaced persons mentioned in the context of temporary protection.
Council Implementing Decision EU 2022/382: An EU Council decision establishing the existence of a mass influx of displaced persons from Ukraine and introducing temporary protection.
Council Directive 2001/55/EC: An EU Council directive on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons.
European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation.
International Organization for Migration: An intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants.
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: A United Nations body responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: One of the two primary treaties upon which the European Union is founded.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2025/1460 24.7.2025
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2025/1460
of 15 July 2025
extending the temporary protection introduced by Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in
the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of efforts between Member States in
receiving such persons and bearing the consequences thereof(1), and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) On 4 March 2022, the Council adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382(2) establishing the existence of
a mass influx of displaced persons from Ukraine within the meaning of Article 5 of Directive 2001/55/EC with the
effect of introducing temporary protection.
(2) In accordance with Article 4(1) of Directive 2001/55/EC, temporary protection first applied for an initial period of
one year, until 4 March 2023, and was then automatically extended for one additional year until 4 March 2024.
(3) On 19 October 2023, the Council adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2409(3) extending the temporary
protection as introduced by Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 until 4 March 2025. On 11 June 2024, the
Council adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1836(4) extending that temporary protection until 4 March
2026.
(4) Given that a person can benefit from the rights attached to temporary protection in only one Member State at a time,
to ensure that this principle is respected, and to avoid multiple registrations for temporary protection, Member States
should reject residence permit requests made on the basis of Article 8(1) of Directive 2001/55/EC when it is
apparent that the person concerned has already obtained a residence permit on that basis in another Member State.
This would be coherent with the judgment of the Court of Justice of 27 February 2025 in Case C-753/23(5)and in
particular paragraph 30 thereof.
(5) In the context of the activation of temporary protection under Directive 2001/55/EC, in a statement made on
4 March 2022, Member States agreed unanimously not to apply Article 11 of that Directive in relation to persons
who enjoy temporary protection in a given Member State in accordance with Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382
and who move to another Member State without authorisation, unless Member States agree otherwise on a bilateral
basis.
(6) In that overall context, nothing should be construed as implying an obligation for a Member State to issue
a residence permit for temporary protection to a person who received a residence permit for temporary protection
in another Member State.
(1) OJ L 212, 7.8.2001, p. 12, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2001/55/oj.
(2) Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 of 4 March 2022 establishing the existence of a mass influx of displaced persons
from Ukraine within the meaning of Article 5 of Directive 2001/55/EC, and having the effect of introducing temporary protection
(OJ L 71, 4.3.2022, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2022/382/oj).
(3) Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2409 of 19 October 2023 extending temporary protection as introduced by
Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 (OJ L, 2023/2409, 24.10.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2023/2409/oj).
(4) Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1836 of 25 June 2024 extending temporary protection as introduced by Implementing
Decision (EU) 2022/382 (OJ L, 2024/1836, 3.7.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2024/1836/oj).
(5) Judgement of the Court of Justice of 27 February 2025, A. N. v Ministerstvo vnitra, C-753/23, ECLI:EU:C:2025:133.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/1460/oj 1/3EN
OJ L, 24.7.2025
(7) To ensure an up-to-date situational picture for operational purposes, coherent administration and oversight of the
issuance of residence permits, Member States should regularly upload accurate and timely data to the Temporary
Protection Registration Platform, including data on inactive registrations.
(8) Currently, there are almost 4,3 million displaced persons from Ukraine who benefit from temporary protection in
the Union. The overall number of registrations of persons enjoying temporary protection has remained stable at
around 4,3 million, with a constant slight upward trend and with few persons reporting going back home to
Ukraine on a permanent basis. The situation in Ukraine does not allow for the majority of displaced people to return
to Ukraine in safe and durable conditions. The International Organization for Migration estimates that, as of April
2025, 3 757 000 people are internally displaced within Ukraine, of which 66 % had been displaced for over two
years, and 79 % had been displaced for over a year. The share of internally displaced persons who had been displaced
for more than two years was highest among internally displaced persons who resided in the West of the country
(78 %). The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs estimated that over 12,7 million
people in Ukraine are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance in 2025.
(9) Moreover, further arrivals on a large scale cannot be excluded due to the difficult humanitarian conditions, broader
volatility and the uncertainty of the situation in Ukraine as a result of Russia’s war of aggression, including
intensified repeated air attacks across the country against civilians. The risk of escalation remains. At the same time,
the risk to the efficient operation of the national asylum systems remains if temporary protection were to cease soon
with all beneficiaries applying for international protection at the same time.
(10) Since the high number of displaced persons in the Union benefitting from temporary protection is not likely to
decrease as long as the war against Ukraine continues, extending temporary protection is necessary to address the
situation of persons currently benefitting from temporary protection in the Union or who will need such protection
as from 5 March 2026, as it provides for immediate protection and access to a harmonised set of rights, while
reducing formalities to a minimum in a situation of mass influx to the Union. Extending temporary protection
should also help to ensure that the asylum systems of the Member States are not overwhelmed by a significant
increase in the number of applications for international protection that could be lodged by persons benefitting from
temporary protection in the period up to 4 March 2026, if temporary protection were to cease by then, or by
persons fleeing the war in Ukraine and arriving in the Union in the period from 5 March 2026 to 4 March 2027.
(11) Therefore, considering that the reasons for temporary protection persist, temporary protection for the categories of
displaced persons referred to in Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 should be extended until 4 March 2027.
(12) This Decision respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the Charter of Fundamental
Rights of the European Union.
(13) The Council reconfirms its commitment to providing support to Ukraine and its people as long as it takes and
reiterates its support for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace, based on the principles of the UN Charter and
international law and in the event of a sustainable ceasefire, the Council stands ready to act in accordance with
Article 6(1)(b) of Directive 2001/55/EC.
(14) Ireland is bound by Directive 2001/55/EC and is therefore taking part in the adoption and application of this
Implementing Decision.
(15) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on
European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the
adoption of this Implementing Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The temporary protection given to persons displaced from Ukraine referred to in Article 2 of Implementing Decision (EU)
2022/382, and extended by Implementing Decisions (EU) 2023/2409, and (EU) 2024/1836 is extended for a further period
of one year, until 4 March 2027.
2/3 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2025/1460/ojEN
OJ L, 24.7.2025
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Union.
Done at Brussels, 15 July 2025.
For the Council
The President
K. KALLAS
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