The changes in the law do not mean that Ukrainian refugees are seen as a threat to the country’s national security.
As part of improving the provision of social services, all Ukrainians in Estonia are required to declare their actual place of residence in this country. This was announced on Friday, October 28, by Estonian Minister of the Interior Lauri Laanemets, writes Postimees.
According to him, understanding who lives where will allow the Estonian government to more effectively use its resources to provide assistance to Ukrainians.
Laanemets warned that the Estonian Ministry of Internal Affairs will introduce changes to the law on foreigners, according to which all people who are in Estonia and enjoy the regime of international or temporary protection will be required to hand over to the authorities their current location and contact details.
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“Until now, we continue to ask Ukrainian refugees to provide us with such information. Many have done this, but for a better organization of work, it should be made mandatory. The rapid introduction of the necessary clarifications in the law will save officials working time and better direct our resources, but most importantly, ensure the necessary support and assistance to Ukrainian refugees who come here, from a place in a school or kindergarten to providing medical services, work and language learning,” explains Läenemets.
The Estonian Ministry of Internal Affairs states that the changes in the law do not mean that Ukrainian refugees are considered a threat to the country’s national security.
According to official data, since February 24, 109,742 citizens of Ukraine have arrived in Estonia, of which, according to border crossing data, 58,721 intend to stay in Estonia. Of the citizens of Ukraine who arrived in Estonia, 35,049 people received temporary protection, and 2,623 people are still considering applications.
Recall that the program of assistance to Ukrainian refugees in Georgia will be extended for another six months.
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