politics
February 28, 2026
Denmark to end residence permits to Ukrainians from safe regions
The Danish government will refuse residence to Ukrainians from safe regions and draft-age men
TL;DR
- Denmark will stop issuing temporary residence permits to Ukrainians from 14 regions considered safe.
- New legislation, effective in April, will deny entry to Ukrainian men of draft age (23-60).
- Men who turn 23 will be sent home for conscription.
- The Danish government cited social housing shortages and requests from Ukraine as reasons for the policy change.
- About 45,000 Ukrainian refugees are currently in Denmark, with 42% of working-age Ukrainians unemployed.
- Norway has adopted a similar approach, denying residence to draft-age men and refugees from safe regions.
- Other EU nations like Poland, Germany, and Hungary have reduced benefits for Ukrainian migrants.
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