1、 Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies Author:PPMI:Iselin Mulvik,Hanna Siarova Directorate-General for Internal Policies PE 699.654-June 2022 BRIEFING Requested by the REGI Committee EN Research for REGI Committee Cities and the Ukrainian refugees The Russian invasion of Ukraine has
2、 caused a massive,unprecedented refugee flow to Europe.As of today,6,642,659 Ukrainian have fled the country1 while 8 million are displaced within Ukraine.2 One of the ways Europe shows solidarity with Ukraine is by housing and aiding the refugees fleeing the conflict.Cities play a crucial role in t
3、his regard.Due to their social infrastructure and strong economies,they can provide not just shelter,but also social and economic opportunities.Yet,cities are also pressured and face various challenges,especially in the effort to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy and s
4、ocial life.This briefing summarizes the implications of the influx of refugees from Ukraine for European cities,and how cities can navigate challenges to continue being a positive factor in the support of Ukraine.The briefing is based on available official sources and expert commentaries and written
