Switzerland extends temporary protection status for Ukrainian refugees
Switzerland extends temporary protection status for Ukrainian refugees (Photo: Getty Images)
The Swiss government has decided not to revoke temporary protection for Ukrainians. It has been extended until March 4, 2025, according to the press service of the Swiss government.
"The situation in Ukraine is not expected to change in the foreseeable future. The Federal Council, therefore, decided at its meeting on 1 November not to lift the protection status S for Ukrainian refugees before 4 March 2025," the press service notes.
The country has set a goal to integrate into the labor market to employ 40% of people with protected status, up from the current 20%, by the end of next year.
As of October of the current year, about 66,000 Ukrainians have protected status in Switzerland.
"Protection status S is valid until it is lifted by the Federal Council. A condition of its lifting is lasting stability in Ukraine so that the population is no longer exposed to a serious general danger," the press service adds.
