Czech lower house backs tighter conditions for Ukrainian refugees receiving benefits

The Chamber of Deputies has approved in its first reading a government bill tightening conditions for temporary protection granted to Ukrainian refugees.

Under the proposal, temporary protection holders applying for humanitarian benefits would be required to be employed, self-employed, or registered with the labour office. Recipients would also be required to remain in the Czech Republic for at least 16 days during the month for which the benefit is claimed.

The new conditions would not apply to children, students, or senior citizens.