Ukrainian refugees to get higher housing benefits with free emergency accommodation ending

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs says that humanitarian benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Czechia should be increased from August. This will involve a rise in housing allowances and comes in response to the discontinuation of free emergency accommodation from September. Officials said ministers would choose between two plans drafted by Ministry of Labour officials.

Some refugees aid organisations say the proposed housing benefit increases are insufficient and will lead to a deterioration in living conditions for Ukrainian refugees.