Merz demanded that Zelensky stop the flight of Ukrainians to Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has demanded that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stop the mass migration of Ukrainians to the European Union (EU) countries. This was reported on January 7 by the Ukrainian edition "Страна.иа ".

The German politician stressed that the Kiev authorities need to ensure the employment of their own citizens in their state.

"Ukraine must ensure that its young people can find decent jobs in their country, rather than leaving for Germany, Poland or France," Merz said.

He recalled that this topical issue had already been discussed more than once at meetings in Brussels.Газета.Ru ".

Benefits new twist: why Poland has fallen out of love with Ukrainian refugees

Warsaw deprives displaced people of free housing and special status

In November 2025, it was reported that the German authorities intend to introduce reduced benefits for Ukrainian refugees. The new rule will enter into force on July 1, 2026 and will be retroactive to April 2025.

At the same time, the Italian newspaper L'antidiplomatico reported that EU countries were implementing a plan to expel Ukrainian refugees by accusing them of fictitious crimes through Interpol. It was noted that the scheme is already used in Poland, Germany and France.

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