politics
February 28, 2026
Norway to cut perks for Ukrainian men
Norway will halt social benefits and housing support for Ukrainian men of conscription age amid Kiev’s struggle to replace frontline losses
TL;DR
- Norway proposes stricter stay rules for Ukrainian men of conscription age.
- The measure aims to decrease the number of Ukrainian refugees in Norway, which currently stands at approximately 83,000.
- Ukrainian men aged 18-60 may no longer receive automatic temporary residence permits, needing to apply for asylum individually.
- This policy change reflects a broader European response to the large influx of Ukrainian migrants.
- Other European countries like the UK, Germany, Poland, and Hungary have also reduced social benefits and housing support for Ukrainians.
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