Austria is ready to accept a new wave of refugees from Ukraine

If the situation in Ukraine worsens, Austria is ready to grant asylum to new internally displaced people. This was said on Tuesday, November 26, by the Ambassador of Austria to Ukraine Arad Behnke in a commentary for Suspilne.

According to the diplomat, thanks to the high motivation of Ukrainians to integrate, in particular, to learn the language and join the labor market, the reception of refugees does not create significant challenges for Austria.

“Integration and reception of Ukrainian refugees is quite not a problem, because Ukrainians really want to learn the language. They are happy to integrate in the market. Of course, 80% of refugees are women with children, so it is quite more difficult. But I think, if there is a need, Austria is a hospitable country, and I don’t see any problems that if there is a new wave, the Austrians have a big heart and will accept the Ukrainians, “he said .

It was noted that after the Russian Federation’s massive invasion of Ukraine, the EU activated the Temporary Protection Directive, which gave Ukrainians the right to legally stay on the territory of the European Union and receive basic social services. We talk about health care, education and the right to work.

We remind you that the German government has agreed to a bill that introduces stricter requirements for recipients of social assistance, known as Bürgergeld (“money for citizens”).

Norway began denying temporary protection to Ukrainian refugees arriving in the country from “safe” regions or those who did not live in Ukraine at the start of the war.