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The European Commission has launched a special call to support Member States welcoming refugees from Ukraine and the phasing out of their reliance on fossil fuels from Russia.
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The site contains information about crossing the border, rights on arrival and information about onward travel in Ukrainian and English
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The European Commission has proposed an outline of a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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The European Commission has proposed new EU-wide rules to combat violence against women and domestic violence.
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European solidarity in action is helping people fleeing war in Ukraine through direct humanitarian aid, emergency civil protection assistance, support at the border, as well as a clear legal status allowing them to receive immediate protection in the EU.
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The European Commission is proposing to grant temporary protection in the EU to those fleeing war in Ukraine, meaning that they will be given a residence permit, and they will have access to education and to the labour market.
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Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on the Russian aggression against Ukraine
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The last remaining set of recommendations from the four European Citizens' Panels of the Conference on the Future of Europe were delivered in Dublin on Sunday (27 February).
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Statement by President von der Leyen on further measures to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Statement by President von der Leyen on further measures to react to Russia's invasion of Ukraine