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After years of uncertainty and legal battles, seven OPU clients have been granted stateless status

In recent weeks, a major breakthrough has been achieved in several cases involving stateless individuals. The Ministry of the Interior has officially recognized the stateless status of seven of our clients. In most cases, this recognition came only after years of legal uncertainty and successful litigation. This result is a significant success that reflects years of dedicated work by our legal team, persistent court efforts, and continued pressure to change established practice.

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OPU lodges complaint with the European Commission – Czech Republic systematically violates EU law on temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees

OPU has filed a complaint with the European Commission (EC) to initiate infringement proceedings under EU law. The Ministry of the Interior is unlawfully excluding thousands of Ukrainian refugees from the possibility to obtain temporary protection. The complaint could result in the EC bringing an action against the Czech Republic before the Court of Justice of the EU.

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OPU case succeeded at the Supreme Administrative Court.

The Supreme Administrative Court has sided with the long-standing opinion of the OPU (Organization for Aid to Refugees), stating that the Ministry of the Interior cannot refuse to accept applications for temporary protection from Ukrainian citizens solely on the grounds that they have already been granted such protection in another member state.

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