3.2.2.1. Impact of the invasion of Ukraine

Dublin units continued to be affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in various manners, although the impact diminished slightly compared to 2022. In a few countries, such as Bulgaria and Luxembourg, staff from the Dublin unit continued to be re-assigned to help with the registration of persons requesting temporary protection, leading to an increased workload for other staff in the Dublin unit. Dublin unit staff in Luxembourg were also involved in preparing and notifying about the renewal of temporary protection certificates. 

In Spain, Dublin unit staff were tasked with processing and managing temporary protection, as well as relocations, while the number of staff remained the same. Slovak Dublin unit employees assisted displaced persons fleeing from Ukraine in registration centres. The Norwegian Dublin unit was faced with an increased workload involving Ukrainian nationals throughout 2023.