CLEAN : Senior EU official denies double standards in treating refugees from Syria, Ukraine

The video discusses migration narratives and the challenges faced by displaced people, particularly focusing on the differences between the Ukrainian and Syrian refugee situations. It highlights the European Union's response to the Ukraine crisis, including granting blanket protection status to Ukrainian refugees, allowing them access to health, education, and job markets. The video emphasizes the EU's commitment to being an asylum destination, reflecting its societal principles and values.

What is the significance of the 'blanket protection status' mentioned in the text?

In what ways does the text suggest that the European Union defines itself in relation to asylum seekers?