All publications and key updates in the "Law" category.
The German government agreed on an extensive "Security Package" (Sicherheitspaket): land borders under total surveillance, Dublin asylum benefits cut to zero, and expanded police powers. Examining the legal consequences for Ukrainians with temporary protection.
The Polish Border Guard has tightened border controls: mandatory funds from 75 PLN per day, EES biometric registration, a 30-day limit for PESEL UKR, and transit rules for Ukrainians with § 24 status in Germany.
The Council of the EU has officially extended temporary protection until 4 March 2028. We outline guarantees for registered beneficiaries, conditions for first-time applicants, and digital military record checks at consulates.
The State Customs Service announced the threshold amounts for criminal liability for smuggling in 2026. Meanwhile, debates over banning the far-right AfD resumed in Germany: we analyze the legal risks at the border and the stability of protection for Ukrainians.
By the spring of 2027, Ukrainians in Germany will reach the 5-year residency requirement for citizenship. We analyze the disputes surrounding §24, the risk of agency collapse, transit with expired passports, and the Ministry of Justice's warning about fake apostilles.
Following the EU Council's decision to extend protection until 2028, several European countries have started requesting data from "Резерв+" from women. We analyze the official position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the rules in Germany, and the action plan.
From July 31, 2026, Germany will cease automatic temporary protection (§24) for newly arrived Ukrainian men of conscription age without documents from the TCC.
Temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU has been extended until 4 March 2027. Who is affected by the automatic extension, how to confirm your status without a new eAT card, and why you need to start preparing for a change of residence permit today.
Clarity has finally arrived on an issue that concerned over a million Ukrainians in Germany. On July 24, 2025, the Council of the European Union officially extended
On June 27, 2025, the German Bundestag passed a law that became a cold shower for many migrants – the right to family reunification was suspended for two years.
On the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, as millions of hearts ache with pain and memories, the German Ministry of the Interior has announced
Germany, which recently seemed like a safe haven for millions of refugees, is changing course. In 2024, the country demonstrated unprecedented strictness in its migration policy, with deportations soaring and serious restrictions being prepared for new arrivals.
In November 2024, the German government made a decision that can be called revolutionary for over a million Ukrainians. Temporary
Good news for Ukrainians in Germany: the period of uncertainty is over. On November 22, 2024, the German Bundesrat (Federal Council) officially approved the
From September 16, 2024, Germany, the heart of Europe and one of the main centers of attraction for Ukrainian migrants, is introducing temporary border control on all
On June 27, 2024, a new era began in Germany for millions of people who have chosen this country as their home. The long-awaited law, which fundamentally
On May 17, 2024, the German Federal Council (Bundestag) brought long-awaited news for Ukrainians: simplified entry rules to the country have been extended until December 31, 2024.
In May 2024, German authorities made an important clarification to the rules for granting temporary protection to refugees arriving from Ukraine. A circular from the Ministry
As of February 27, 2024, a new package of laws, officially titled "Law on Improving Deportation Procedures," has come into force in Germany.
