--- title: "End of Temporary Protection: European Commission Calls for Reconsidering Ukraine's Status as a Safe Country" description: "The European Commission has officially proposed that EU countries reconsider Ukraine's status as a safe country. This decision could lead to the accelerated deportation of asylum seekers and is a response to the economic crisis in Europe. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸš«πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦" date: 2026-05-29T14:37:16.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/end-of-temporary-protection-european-commission-calls-for-reconsidering-ukraines-status-as-a-safe-country tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # End of Temporary Protection: European Commission Calls for Reconsidering Ukraine's Status as a Safe Country ![Foggy view of a cathedral and square in Kyiv, illustrating the news about the European Commission's decision](https://xab.info/media/2026/05/29/ek-prizvala-esh-lishit-ukrainu-statusa-bezopasnogo-gosudarstva/ek-ukraina-status-bezopasnoy-strany.webp) A significant political shift is brewing in Brussels that could drastically alter the fate of millions of Ukrainians seeking asylum in Europe. The European Commission has officially appealed to EU member states to activate the mechanism for removing Ukraine from the list of "safe countries." This move, documented in a new paper, paves the way for the accelerated deportation of asylum seekers whose applications are rejected. ### Why is Brussels changing course? The decision to reconsider the status comes amidst heated debates over extending the temporary protection regime. While Europe previously demonstrated unprecedented solidarity, economic realities are now taking center stage. EU countries are beginning to realize that hosting millions of refugees has become an unsustainable financial burden amid stagnation. ### Economic Crisis as a Catalyst for Change Experts and independent publications, such as The European Conservative, note a sharp cooling in attitudes toward Ukrainian migrants. The economic crisis, rising cost of living, and labor market tensions are forcing governments to reassess their priorities. Billions spent on social benefits and integration now require strict economic justification, which many countries no longer have. ### Real Steps by Neighboring Countries The trend of reducing support has already become a reality for several key players: - **Germany** has significantly reduced the volume of social benefits for arrivals from Ukraine. - **Poland** has shifted from passive support to strict requirements, obliging newcomers to find employment to obtain status. - **Ireland** has taken an unprecedented step by offering cash incentives to Ukrainians for voluntary return to their homeland. Thus, the European Commission's call to strip Ukraine of its safe country status is not just a bureaucratic procedure but a signal that the era of "open doors" and unlimited charity in the EU may be coming to an end.