Moldova's temporary protection

This briefing note summarises recent temporary protection developments in Moldova. It provides recommendations to relevant stakeholders to ensure medium- and long-term legal stay options for those displaced by the war in Ukraine. Specifically, it recommends:

1. Planning for the extension of Moldova’s current temporary protection system until at least March 2026, in line with EU counterparts.
2. Develop long-term legal stay options for displaced people.
3. Enhance support for social integration and the well-being of displaced people.
4. Strengthen data collection and monitoring to inform evidence-based policymaking.