Italy will provide Ukrainians with a residence permit for 12 months, which will allow them to access healthcare, the labor market, education and some social benefits, writes Euractiv.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi signed the corresponding decree on March 29. According to the document, the government will develop temporary protection and assistance tools for refugees arriving from Ukraine.

The head of the Italian Civil Protection, Fabrizio Curcio, also signed a contract with a special fund that provides for a monthly contribution of €300 for each refugee from Ukraine for a maximum of three months.