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Young Ukrainians are looking for opportunities in Germany: An increase in refugees!
Frankfurt (Oder) is increasingly becoming a destination for young Ukrainian refugees who have been fleeing the war since 2022. A look at current developments.
Young Ukrainians are looking for opportunities in Germany: An increase in refugees!
The number of Ukrainian refugees in Germany has increased significantly in recent years. Almost 1.3 million people have come to Germany since Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine began in February 2022. As of the beginning of October 2023, the Central Register of Foreigners includes 1,293,672 people who enjoy temporary protection. What is particularly striking is that the majority of those arriving are women with children or pensioners.
However, a new group of refugees is particularly cared for: young men. According to reports from DW An increase in these men is to be expected, which is made possible by new regulations from the Ukrainian government. Since August 28, 2023, men between the ages of 18 and 22 have been allowed to leave the country without restrictions. The weekly registrations of Ukrainian men of this age group in Germany have increased from around 100 to almost 1,000.
Young men are looking for new opportunities
The advice center emphasizes that the educational level of these young men is often high. One example is Maksym, a 20-year-old refugee from Kyiv who applied for temporary protection to learn German and start training. The 22-year-old Serhiy, who comes from Donbass, also left Ukraine to avoid being drafted into the army. Viktor, an 18-year-old with dreams of acting, came to Berlin at the end of August to continue his studies.
Mixed reactions to the new regulation
Despite mixed reactions to allowing under-22s to leave the country, many see the opportunity to come to Germany as a significant opportunity. But critics warn that Ukraine may be losing its young generation. A recent survey shows that more than one in five Ukrainian teenagers plan to move abroad, while 52 percent want to stay in Ukraine.
For Ukraine and its future, this situation is in many ways a balancing act. The possibility of a new life in Germany is a ray of hope for many, while concerns about the loss of young talent cannot be ignored. However, in this country, those arriving often feel welcome and are ready to seize their new opportunities, as experiences and reports confirm.