President Pavel signs amendment to Lex Ukraine

President Petr Pavel has signed an amendment to Lex Ukraine, a package of laws providing the legislative framework for assisting Ukrainian war refugees in Czechia, the presidential office announced on Thursday.

As of July, the conditions for eligibility for humanitarian aid will be tightened. New rules will also come into force for the so-called solidarity allowance for the accommodation of Ukrainians with temporary protection visas as well as for free emergency accommodation.

According to the cabinet, the changes are intended to increase the Ukrainian refugees’ share in the cost of living and contribute to their integration into society.