The majority of Germans want Ukrainian men to return to their country

According to information from the daily newspaper Ukrainska pravda, the majority of German residents reject the idea of financial support for Ukrainian refugees in Germany. The results of a survey conducted by the INSA institute show that only 17 percent of respondents are in favor of this form of social assistance.

Sixty-six percent of survey participants responded with a clear rejection to this question. Another 7 percent showed no interest in this topic and 10 percent did not answer the question.

The survey also addressed the German public's attitude toward the return of Ukrainian men of military age. Sixty-two percent of respondents said these men should return to Ukraine. Eighteen percent opposed this proposal, eight percent showed no interest, and 12 percent did not respond.

The survey was conducted on October 16 and 17, with 1,003 respondents participating. The Federal Employment Agency states that in March 2025, 701,000 Ukrainians in Germany were entitled to social assistance. Of these, 502,000 were citizens between the ages of 15 and 66. Compared to the previous year, the number of these individuals decreased by about 4,300.

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