The European Commission has announced it will provide technical expertise to help Cyprus, Belgium, Czechia, France, Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia to welcome people fleeing Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, through its Technical Support Instrument (TSI).
Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and reforms, said that the EU has a duty to help those who flee the war and look for safety in the members states.
“This means giving them access to housing, education, healthcare and jobs. With the Technical Support Instrument, the European Commission supports Member States to make this happen smoothly and quickly” she added.
The technical expertise provided under the TSI will help Member States with the absorption of EU funds for reception and integration purposes as well as assist them in implementing the Temporary Protection Directive.
Also, the member states will be assisted in the process of recognition of Ukrainian refugees’ qualifications and diplomas in order to facilitate their entry into the EU labour market.
Additionally, the assistance includes technical support in adapting school curricula to the needs of Ukrainian pupils and improving inter-ministerial coordination.
Source: Cyprus News Agency