EU member states are discussing potential changes to temporary protection for Ukrainians of military age. According to reports, the EU is considering whether protections extended to Ukrainians who are men within military age could be restricted, with the aim of addressing different policy priorities. Euronews reports that governments are debating how to balance continued support for refugees, pressures to integrate into EU societies, and Ukraine’s need for manpower. Separately, the Kyiv Post reports that Ukraine has asked the EU to consider excluding military-age men from temporary protection programs. It cites EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner, who says the proposal is part of broader negotiations over extending temporary protections for Ukrainians until 2028. The sources also agree that no final decision has been taken and that EU countries are not unified on the approach. The discussions are therefore ongoing, with governments weighing the implications for individuals covered by protection schemes as well as the political and operational effects across member states.