The publication notes that in the recently created position, Johansson will help to control the long -term strategy for refugees from Ukraine recently submitted by the European Commission.
In May, the European Commission extended temporary protection for about 4.3 million refugees from Ukraine who escaped to the EU from the war, which was unleashed by the Russia-aggressor. Journalists write that the EU authorities want to provide Ukrainians with permanent rights or promote their return home.
Politico draws attention to the fact that the Swedish politician Johansson held the position of European Commissioner of the Interior from 2019 to 2024 and has repeatedly visited Ukraine, in particular, in a refugee camp on the border with Romania. In September 2024, Johansson received the Order for Merit from Ukraine.
In September 2024, Johansson, in particular, opposed the forced return of Ukrainian men to their homeland, stating that this was impossible.
