STUDY: 59% OF UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN GERMANY PLAN TO STAY LONG-TERM AS JOBS, FAMILY TIES GROW
Germany’s Federal Institute for Population Research reports a rising share of Ukrainian refugees plan to remain: 59% intend to stay for several years or permanently and 49% say "forever." Family reunification and a jump in employment—from ~18% in 2022 to about 50% now—are key anchors. The trend benefits Germany’s labor market but raises demographic concerns for Ukraine if returns remain low.
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