ECJ: Ukraine refugee influx may justify suspending residence applications

The European Court of Justice ruled that the mass influx of Ukrainian refugees following Russia's aggression can constitute force majeure, potentially allowing EU states to suspend residence application processing. This sets a legal precedent for member-state obligations under EU asylum law during crises. The ruling's practical impact on national procedures remains to be seen.

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