The main reason why it is difficult for Ukrainians to find a job in Germany is the language.

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany has accepted about 600,000 Ukrainian refugees of working age, but only 142,000 Ukrainians have been able to find work there.

As the German Embassy in Ukraine told LIGA.net, the main reason why it is difficult for Ukrainians to find a job in Germany is the language.

Another obstacle to the employment of Ukrainians in Germany is the recognition of professional qualifications, especially teachers and doctors.

On the other hand, the issue of child care also plays an important role in accepting work. Traumatic war experiences or mental stress can prevent employment.

In total, as of December 6, there were 1.037 million refugees from Ukraine in Germany, of which more than 988 thousand applied for temporary protection.

Among them: 420,000 women aged 18 to 63 (41%), 354,000 children (34%), 177,000 men aged 18 to 63 (17%), 82,000 adults aged 64 and over years (8%).

All refugees from Ukraine who need it can receive state support in Germany in the form of housing, food, medical insurance and monthly allowance.

The labor market during the war:

As of April 29, 2022, the number of vacancies in Ukraine has decreased by 20 times compared to pre-war times.

As of May 15, the demand for work in the Ukrainian labor market significantly exceeded its supply.

According to the survey conducted among its business clients, in March the number of unemployed entrepreneurs was 16.3%; those who planned to work – 3.6%; employed – 80.1%.

As of September 4, more than a million Ukrainians were able to find work in Poland.

On October 11, 2022, the EU launched a job search portal for Ukrainians.