Hungary tells EU it will grant protection to Ukrainians with unfulfilled military duty

Hungary has formally notified the European Commission that it will not comply with one of the provisions of the EU temporary protection directive.

The provision in question prohibits granting protection to people who have not fulfilled their military obligation to Ukraine. Budapest has made clear that it will not apply this restriction.

The source gives no further details, such as when the decision will take effect, its legal basis or the Commission's response. Those questions remain open for now.