The Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration, Keizer, stated the need for Ukrainian men working in the country to independently solve their housing issues. This decision was made due to a critical shortage of accommodation for Ukrainians, which has already been addressed by the Red Cross and municipalities.
The minister explained that the Netherlands has reached its limits in providing asylum for refugees, so it is quite reasonable for working men to pay for their own housing, just like the Dutch. However, mothers with children will continue to receive state asylum. There is a temporary protection program for Ukrainian refugees, which has been extended until 2027.
Municipalities have about 97,000 beds for Ukrainians, which are all occupied. Hundreds of new refugees arrive in the country every month. The European directive on temporary protection guarantees Ukrainians the right to housing and education in the Netherlands, but a representative of the Red Cross considers the minister's proposals ineffective.
Ukrainian men working in the Netherlands must now provide for their own housing due to the lack of accommodation. Municipalities have all available beds for Ukrainian refugees occupied, yet new people continue to arrive in the country. The European directive guarantees Ukrainians the right to asylum and education, but some organizations, including the Red Cross, express outrage at the minister's proposals regarding housing.