Czech Interior Minister calls for EU-wide rethink of temporary protection for Ukrainians

Czech Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar told Germany that Prague wants the EU to tighten or reshape temporary-protection rules for Ukrainian refugees, citing the strain of hosting almost 400,000 beneficiaries. Any reform could complicate how Czech employers hire Ukrainians under the fast-track humanitarian status. Companies should follow the talks and consider switching key staff to standard work-permit channels.