Negrescu called on the European Commission and the European Council to create a humanitarian corridor for families with children in Ukraine and to support refugee children in the conflict zone. According to Negrescu, this directive will make it possible to simplify border control procedures for vulnerable people, such as children, and will create the possibility of organizing such checks in other areas outside the existing border points.
The EC has approved the activation of Directive 2001/55 / EC on the temporary protection of displaced persons. Under this mechanism, the Commission will grant more rights to refugees in Ukraine, such as the right of residence, the right to work, temporary accommodation, healthcare and social services, as well as the provision of livelihoods. Refugee children and adolescents will also benefit from legal protection and access to education.
Emergency humanitarian corridors will also be set up to transport aid to areas with a large influx of refugees.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday (March 3) to discuss the situation in Ukraine and Europe’s support for Ukrainian refugees.
President Klaus Iohannis said on Tuesday, in the context of Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine, that Romania would increase the government expenditure on defense to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) and ensure its energy independence. Iohannis also said Romania would become a hub for collecting and transporting international humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Ukrainians.