PM Fiala: CR at limit of number of refugees it can absorb

The Czech prime minister, Petr Fiala, says the country is at the very limit of the number of Ukrainian refugees it can absorb without major problems. Speaking on Thursday he said there were at present 270,000 refugees from Russia’s war on Ukraine in the country.

Mr. Fiala said the country must continue in steps aimed at helping manage a further influx. These include amendments to legislation on visas and security, education and employment for refugees.

His government has also agreed on accommodation allowances while the Ministry of Regional Development is preparing subsidies for municipalities to acquire and renovate apartments.