War refugees
Community association wants to increase Ukrainians’ willingness to work
After Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, around 1.14 million Ukrainians fled to Germany. photo
© Oliver Berg/dpa
The association of municipalities complains that the employment rate among Ukrainians in Germany is low compared to neighboring countries. Citizens’ money should therefore be linked to willingness to work.
“The incentives to go to work are higher there,” explained Berghegger. Germany must also orientate itself on this. “The war refugees should be made offers of work. Anyone who then rejects this work for reasons that are not understandable should also have their social benefits reduced.”
After Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, around 1.14 million Ukrainians fled to Germany. In January 2024, around 519,000 people were registered as employable with the Federal Employment Agency, of which a good 206,400 were registered as unemployed. According to statistics, 124,467 Ukrainian citizens took part in an integration course in January.