MEPs discuss what the EU can do to protect children fleeing war in Ukraine, in particular from trafficking and exploitation, following the activation on 3 March of the temporary protection status for refugees from Ukraine, which gives them temporary residence rights and access to education and the labour market. Closing statements by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

Strasbourg

debate

plenary session

rights of the child (T)

JOHANSSON, Ylva (SE, EC)

solidarity with Ukraine (T)

EU Protection of children and young people fleeing the war against Ukraine: closing statements by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

SOUNDBITE (English), Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs