Following the recent elections in the Czech Republic, coalition parties have put forward various proposals aimed at restricting support for Ukrainian refugees in the country. These proposals include tightening the conditions for granting temporary protection to those fleeing the war, reducing humanitarian aid, and limiting the types of jobs that Ukrainians could fill, suggesting they could only occupy positions unfilled by Czech applicants. The most extreme suggestions have come from the Freedom and Direct Democracy party (SPD), which proposed revoking refugee status for individuals who return to Ukraine.

As the government has delayed presenting any concrete proposals, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians currently residing in the Czech Republic are left in uncertainty regarding their future. Many of these individuals are anxious about whether they will be allowed to continue working, paying rent, or enrolling their children in school. This uncertainty from the newly formed government highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees who remain in the country.

Although specific measures were expected to be announced by the Ministry of the Interior in mid-January, no definitive actions have been communicated as of yet. This situation continues to fuel concern and speculation among Ukrainian refugees, who are left to navigate the complexities of a potentially shifting support landscape under the incoming administration.