A lack of childcare, dense bureaucracy and uncertain residency prospects are major obstacles for Ukrainian refugees seeking to integrate in Germany, a new study released on Monday found.
The study, conducted by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), also found that Ukrainian refugees are under greater psychological strain than the rest of the population, likely due to their experiences of war and fleeing their country.
The study is based on a representative survey of Ukrainian refugees conducted between July 2023 and January 2024.
It found that the lack of childcare provided by the state was a major obstacle for Ukrainian refugees seeking employment in Germany, who are predominantly women. Problems finding a job and getting professional qualifications recognized were also mentioned frequently by respondents.
More than half of those surveyed said they wanted to stay in Germany permanently. This figure varies depending on when people arrived in the country, with 60% of those who arrived between the end of February 2022 and the end of May 2022 saying they want to stay permanently, compared to 69% of those who arrived after May 2022.
Some 90% of those surveyed said an end to the war would be a prerequisite for returning home, while 60% cited an improvement in the economic situation in Ukraine as an important factor in their decision.
The study, conducted by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), also found that Ukrainian refugees are under greater psychological strain than the rest of the population, likely due to their experiences of war and fleeing their country.
The study is based on a representative survey of Ukrainian refugees conducted between July 2023 and January 2024.
It found that the lack of childcare provided by the state was a major obstacle for Ukrainian refugees seeking employment in Germany, who are predominantly women. Problems finding a job and getting professional qualifications recognized were also mentioned frequently by respondents.
More than half of those surveyed said they wanted to stay in Germany permanently. This figure varies depending on when people arrived in the country, with 60% of those who arrived between the end of February 2022 and the end of May 2022 saying they want to stay permanently, compared to 69% of those who arrived after May 2022.
Some 90% of those surveyed said an end to the war would be a prerequisite for returning home, while 60% cited an improvement in the economic situation in Ukraine as an important factor in their decision.
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