Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Council, in its conclusions of 24 February 2022, condemned Russia’s actions, which seek to undermine European and global security and stability, and expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people, underlining Russia’s violation of international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. In the current context, temporary protection, as granted by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/382 and extended by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1836, offers assistance in the Union to people displaced from Ukraine and allows them to enjoy minimum rights across the Union that offer an adequate level of protection. By participating in the Union’s labour markets, persons displaced from Ukraine can continue to contribute to strengthening the Union’s economy and help support their country and people. In the future, the experience and skills acquired can contribute to rebuilding Ukraine. For unaccompanied children and teenagers, temporary protection confers the right to legal guardianship and access to childhood education and care. Member States should continue to involve social partners in the design, implementation and evaluation of policy measures that aim to address the employment and skills challenges, including the recognition of qualifications of people displaced from Ukraine. Social partners play a key role in mitigating the impact of that war in terms of preserving employment and production.
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