Title: Germany Extends Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Refugees

The German Interior Ministry stated today, Friday, that residence permits for Ukrainian refugees who fled the war and received temporary protection in Germany will be extended until March 4, 2025. The ministry confirmed in a statement that the German Federal Council (Bundesrat), the upper chamber of parliament, approved a decree issued by the ministry today. The statement added that this means "those fleeing the war will not have to apply to extend their residence permits, and there is no need to schedule appointments with immigration authorities."