Parliamentary question

Written question to the European Commission

The EU and its Member States are right in providing work permits to Ukrainian refugees. However, it would be in the best interests of both the refugees and their host countries if they could continue to work in the professions they are qualified for, rather than contributing to a workforce below their qualification level.

1. What advice will the Commission and Member States provide to refugees with a view to having their qualifications recognised, even if only temporarily?

2. Given that it would take too long to amend Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications, what can the Commission do, ideally in close cooperation with the European Parliament, to assist refugees in having their qualifications recognised as soon as possible?

3. How does the Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region help Ukrainians to make use of their skills? What is the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training doing to help Ukrainian refugees?